Park Ranger

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Nature Recovery Ranger (Multiple Roles)

Salary: £24,720 per annum for 0.8 FTE (4 days per week)

Full-time equivalent: £30,900 per annum

London weighting: £3,708 (£4,635 FTE)

Contract: Fixed‑term until 31 March 2028

Community Engagement

• Build trusted relationships with NHS staff, patients, carers, volunteers and local community groups
• Design and lead inclusive outdoor activities such as nature walks, planting days and wildlife workshops
• Support volunteers to participate safely, confidently and meaningfully

Green Space Enhancement

• Deliver practical conservation work including tree planting, meadow creation, food growing and habitat installation
• Maintain and enhance therapeutic gardens, walking routes and biodiversity features
• Carry out biodiversity surveys and share findings with partners

Project Delivery and Safety

• Co‑design activity programmes with NHS partners
• Manage tools, materials and safe working practices
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure accessibility for all participants
• Support funding applications where required

Communication and Impact

• Capture stories, images and outcomes to demonstrate programme impact
• Attend meetings and events to represent the programme
• Support monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirements

London weighting: £5,407.50

Contract: Fixed‑term until 31 March 2028

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide line management and day‑to‑day leadership for Nature Recovery Rangers
• Coordinate ranger activity across multiple NHS Trust sites
• Oversee reporting and work with external consultants
• Lead funding bids and identify new programme opportunities
• Support strategic planning and programme development

Community Engagement and Inclusion

• Experience designing and delivering inclusive, community‑based activities
• Commitment to working with marginalised or under‑represented groups

Nature and Conservation

• Knowledge of urban wildlife, conservation and habitat management
• Practical experience in gardening, food growing or conservation tasks
• Safe use of hand tools and basic machinery (training available if required)

Practical and Personal Skills

• Confidence leading hands‑on outdoor activities
• Understanding of health and safety requirements
• Self‑motivated, creative and comfortable working independently
• Ability to work sensitively in healthcare and emotionally complex environments

Additional Criteria (Senior Role)

• Experience leading or coordinating dispersed teams
• Strong skills in monitoring, reporting and funding applications

Roles are based at NHS sites in one of the following areas:

• Manchester
• Stockport / Tameside / Glossop
• Bradford
• London

Sustainable travel is encouraged wherever possible.

To apply, candidates should submit:

• A completed application form (including two referees)

Applications should clearly state:

• Preferred location
• Whether applying for Nature Recovery Ranger, Senior Nature Recovery Ranger, or both

Closing date: 12 January 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 26 January 2026

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.