Ranger - Community & Volunteer Lead
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Contract Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm
Contract Duration: Fixed-term for 2 years, with potential for extension
subject to funding availability
Role Summary
We’re seeking a dedicated Ranger to help safeguard and enhance the Trust’s natural assets across the Tees Valley. This hands-on role will lead practical conservation work across our network of nature reserves and land holdings, while also supporting project-funded initiatives beyond our sites.
A key focus will be expanding our volunteer capacity—developing a new volunteer recruitment framework and setting a high standard for volunteer experience and engagement in conservation. The Ranger will coordinate weekly volunteer workdays and work closely with other colleagues as a member of the conservation team. Under the lead of the Conservation Manager to deliver an annual programme of habitat management tasks and conservation projects.
This role involves building strong relationships with local authorities, conservation groups, and partner organisations to identify opportunities for joint working and resource-sharing. While primarily focused on our woodland sites—including Hardwick Dene, Lazenby Bank, and Saltburn Gill—the Ranger will also support the wider conservation team across the estate as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead practical habitat management across woodland reserves
- Develop and implement a volunteer recruitment and engagement framework
- Coordinate and deliver week day volunteer workdays
- Plan and manage tasks with a strong focus on health and safety
- Build partnerships with councils, conservation groups, and other stakeholders
- Represent the Trust publicly and build positive community relationships
- Support wider conservation efforts across the Trusts estate when required
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in woodland management and practical conservation
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Confident in managing health and safety in outdoor settings
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Passionate about nature conservation and community involvement
Deadline for applications is midnight on Monday the 15th September 2025.
Interview will be help in person on the 22nd September 2025, at the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust office.
For more information, please contact the Conservation Manager, Craig Bellwood at [email protected] or call Craig on 01287 636382.
About Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust is part of the influential UK-wide partnership of 47 Wildlife Trusts. The Trust has worked for more than 40 years to protect wildlife and wild places, and educate, influence and empower people. We manage 15 Nature Reserves and help others to manage their countryside sites. Our work is helping to secure the future of many important habitats and species, which might otherwise be lost.
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust is part of the influential UK-wide partnership of 47 Wildlife Trusts. The Trust has worked for more than 40 years to protect wildlife and wild places, and educate, influence and empower people. We manage 15 Nature Reserves and help others to manage their countryside sites. Our work is helping to secure the future of many important habitats and species, which might otherwise be lost.
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