Countryside rangers look after green spaces, woodlands and animal habitats that allow entry to the public.
£16,000 Starter
to£30,000 Experienced
42 to 44 a week
evenings / weekends / bank holidays
You can get into this job through:
You could take a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree. Relevant courses include:
You'll usually need:
You may be able to get into this job with a college course like a Level 3 Diploma in Countryside Management.
You'll usually need:
You could start by doing an environmental conservation intermediate or advanced apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You could get experience by volunteering with National Parks or conservation charities like The Wildlife Trusts. This will give you an advantage when you're looking for work.
A first aid qualification may help when applying for jobs.
You could join the Countryside Management Association for professional development training and to build up your contacts.
You can get more details about working as a countryside ranger through National Parks and the National Land Based College.
You'll need:
You'll usually:
You could work in woodland or in a park.
Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could join a professional body like the Countryside Management Association, which may improve your career prospects.
With experience, you could become a senior, district or head ranger or warden. You could also become a countryside officer.
Another option is to move into more specialised work like forestry or coastal area management, or wildlife conservation.