Lead Ranger

If you revel in outdoor work and are passionate about conserving protected landscapes for local
communities and visitors alike, you’re exactly who we’re seeking.

As our National Landscape Lead Ranger, you’ll play a pivotal leadership role
maintaining, conserving and restoring the beautiful landscape of Chichester Harbour.

The role changes with the seasons providing varied challenges and priorities throughout the
year. You’ll lead the Ranger team, working on practical conservation projects and activities;
bramble clearance, tree planting, nature regeneration and site restoration initiatives. You and
your team will manage and maintain access to footpaths and cycle routes as well as numerous
sites and assets throughout the landscape.

You will engage and lead an enthusiastic and passionate group of volunteers, tackling a variety
of projects and collaborating with various partners on nature regeneration ventures.

The National Landscape Lead Ranger role offers a fantastic blend of land-based with occasional
water-based work, ensuring a diverse, challenging and hugely rewarding experience in the
beautiful and unique Chichester Harbour.

About Us

Chichester Harbour National Landscape is one of the most important sites for wildlife in the
UK. It’s also an active harbour for water users. Our focus revolves around protecting and
regenerating nature while fostering recreation and leisure opportunities. At the heart of our
endeavour is the commitment to ensure Chichester Harbour remains a haven for wildlife and a
special destination for generations to come.

About You

You will be:

• Experienced in leading teams that manage varied landscape projects and initiatives.
• Able to demonstrate how you proactively develop and deliver a programme of work to tackle
  the priorities and projects of a protected landscape as well as respond to urgent work
  requests.
• Highly proficient in the safe operation and maintenance of relevant machinery and
  equipment.
• Keen to learn and integrate into our enthusiastic, dedicated team.

Working with Us

Working with us you’ll benefit from the Local Government Pension Scheme and an annual leave
allowance of 32 days increasing to 35 days after 1 year (including bank holidays). More than
just a job, this role offers the opportunity to work amidst the stunning setting of Chichester
Harbour, alongside a supportive and passionate team committed to the preservation and
enhancement of a special National Landscape. Support for relocation may be available.

The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 22nd July 2024.