Woodland Ranger

Location: Gloucestershire

Woodland Ranger

We are seeking an experienced and practical Woodland Ranger to play a key role in managing and enhancing woodland and habitats across a large rural estate.

Position:
Woodland Ranger Salary: £27,000 to £31,000

Location:

Gloucestershire, based across the Home Estates with an estate yard near Quenington

Hours:

Full time, Monday to Friday (08:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 15:30 Friday)

Contract:

Permanent Closing date: 8 February 2026

Interview date: 19 February 2026

About the role

This is a varied, hands-on role working across woodland, habitats, access routes and estate land. Responsibilities will change seasonally, with a stronger focus on woodland management and tree safety in winter, and vegetation management and mowing during the summer months.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the delivery of woodland management plans and habitat strategies to promote biodiversity and ecological health
Assisting with tree works and woodland operations as directed
Wildlife management, including squirrel control, using best practice and innovative approaches
Maintaining public footpaths and bridleways, ensuring they remain safe and accessible year-round
Responding to fallen trees, storm damage and other access issues
Working closely with estates, property and conservation colleagues across a broad landholding
Supporting contractors and third parties working on site
Leading or supporting volunteer working parties when required
Contributing ideas and expertise to wider conservation and estates projects

About you

You will be practical, organised and confident working outdoors in all seasons, with a strong interest in conservation and land management.

You will ideally have:

Experience of working safely to industry best practice in tree and woodland work

Experience of , or willingness to learn, wildlife control methods
Good map reading and orientation skills
Experience maintaining green spaces and estate environments to a high standard
Confidence using machinery such as mowers, brush cutters, chippers and tractors
The ability to work independently, use initiative and problem solve
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A background in arboriculture, forestry or conservation through study or industry experience

Desirable skills include aerial tree work, tree inspection, winching, digger or MEWP use, spraying qualifications and highways safety training.

About the organisation

The organisation is an educational charity and landowning organisation with a mission to connect people with land through outdoor learning and responsible stewardship. The Trust manages over 9,000 hectares of land across England, balancing environmental protection, income generation and education.

Other roles you may have experience of could include;
Woodland Officer, Forestry Technician, Conservation Ranger, Arboricultural Technician, Estates Ranger, Land Management Officer, Environmental Operative, Etc. #INDNFP