Lead Ranger

Location:

Sheringham Park, Visitors Centre, Upper Sheringham, NR26 8TB

Contract Type:
Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Reference/IRC: IRC
167477

Closing Date: 1 March 2026

Salary: £31,000 per annum

We’re looking for a committed and experienced individual to lead the management and conservation of two iconic countryside sites in North Norfolk - Sheringham Park and the internationally significant wetlands at Horsey Windpump and Heigham Holmes. You’ll oversee woodland and wild garden at Sheringham, while driving habitat restoration and species protection across internationally important wetland sites.

Based mainly at Sheringham Park, you’ll join a passionate countryside team within the Norfolk Coast, Broads and Sheringham portfolio. You’ll lead rangers and a gardener across Sheringham and Horsey, shaping the future of these sites. Collaboration and strategic planning are central, and you’ll also support habitat management and build new partnerships across the wider North Norfolk portfolio.

This is a hands‑on leadership role with real impact across some of Norfolk’s most valued natural environments. You’ll plan, oversee and deliver the management of Sheringham Park’s diverse landscapes, from woodland and parkland to coastal cliffs, ensuring they thrive. Seasonal highlights include path and viewpoint maintenance, and caring for the nationally significant rhododendron.

Managing and developing the team of rangers and volunteers will be central to your success, fostering a culture of collaboration and high standards. You’ll also coordinate conservation grazing, watercourse maintenance, and habitat restoration at Heigham Holmes, working closely with partners. You’ll lead on habitat planning and delivery at Horsey Windpump and Heigham Holmes, helping shape long‑term conservation outcomes.

Parkland and garden management is also key, as you’ll be responsible for maintaining the historic design and horticultural features that make Sheringham Park so special. You’ll be adaptable, working across designed woodland, coastal habitats, and sensitive wetlands with equal confidence. If you enjoy variety, problem‑solving, and working in dynamic landscapes, this role offers all of that and more.

We’d love to hear from you if you’ve got:

• qualifications or experience in countryside management, or a related field.
• strong leadership and team management skills, with experience supervising both staff and volunteers
• experience of strategic planning and partnership development with a track record of delivering projects.
• experience in managing designed woodland, parkland or horticultural features.
• knowledge of health and safety, risk assessment, and compliance in outdoor environments.
• full UK driver’s license
• practical skills and certifications including Tree Safety Management (Level
  2), woodland contract management, chainsaw use beyond small trees, brush cutter experience, tractor and loader operation, Emergency First Aid, pesticide application, ATV driving experience.

Apply: IRC
167477 - Lead Ranger