Trainee Ranger

Are you passionate about the natural world? Do you want to learn the skills to help nature face
the biodiversity and climate crises? Then this opportunity may be for you…

White Cliffs Countryside Partnership is a small not-for-profit organisation, which has three
focus areas for its work: Managing Wild Spaces, Inspiring Local Communities and Reducing Our
Climate Impact. We work alongside the local community, our volunteers and partners to protect
and enhance the wild spaces of south-east Kent so they can thrive as sustainable havens for
wildlife. Through our work we also aim to give everyone an opportunity to enjoy and benefit
from these wild spaces.

We are currently looking to recruit an outgoing and positive individual to join our team and
assist with the management of our nature reserves, including Folkestone Warren, Folkestone
Downs, Western Heights and Dungeness.

As part of our highly successful traineeship programme, you will work alongside our team of
rangers and volunteers, undertaking a varied range of tasks from day-to-day, including habitat
management, engaging with local communities and members of the public, infrastructure
maintenance and repair, and working with livestock.

What we need from you

Applicants should be able to demonstrate their interest and passion for the natural world and
their commitment to a career in wildlife conservation. You will have excellent communication
skills and experience of working with members of the public.

The majority of the work involves being outdoors in all weathers and you will need to be able
to undertake physically demanding work on steep and difficult terrain. You may have experience
of working as a volunteer in the conservation sector.

Outgoing and self-motivated, you will be able to work flexibly and under your own initiative as
well as part of a team. You will be computer literate and hold a full, clean driving licence.

What we offer you

This role is designed to equip you with the skills and experience needed to pursue a career in
wildlife conservation. Our staff will teach you the practical skills for nature reserve
management and the theory and rationale of the work we do. A wide range of certified training
will be provided, including First Aid at Work, Brushcutter, Safe Use of Pesticides and Chainsaw
(CS30 & 31).