Development Ranger (Rivers Run Through Us)

Development Ranger (Rivers Run Through Us)
£35,412 - £39,152 per annum, pro rata
Part Time 29.6 hours per week
Fixed Term until 31 July 2026
Location: Blackdown Healthy Living Centre, Riverside, Hemyock, Cullompton, EX15 3SH

The purpose of the Development Ranger post will be to establish the practical and community foundations for the Rivers Run Through Us (RRTU) project, working with the Project Development Manager, during the 18 month Development Phase of this project, funded largely by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

RRTU is a new, multi-faceted project based in the catchment of the River Axe, designed to take a holistic, collaborative approach to recapturing the natural heritage of the Axe, its tributaries and valleys, through better connections – between people and heritage, farmers and consumers, rural and townsfolk, soil and water.

The project focuses on three themes: River, Soil and People, and will nurture community action, monitoring river health, restoring soils and habitats, and reaching out to empower everyone to find their own connection with the river and its heritage.

The project is a partnership with Dorset and East Devon National Landscapes and the Environment Agency, plus a wider set of delivery partners including the Westcountry Rivers Trust and Magdalen Farm. The initial 18 month Development phase is designed to be followed by a 5 year delivery period, running to 2031.

How to apply

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

For an informal discussion, please e-mail [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected]

Closing Date: 26 August 2025.

Interview date 1 September 2025, in person at the Blackdown Hills National Landscape Office, EX15 3SH.

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