Access Ranger (Cumbria South)

Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental conservation authority in the Yorkshire Dales is seeking an Access Ranger for a full-time role. Responsibilities include maintaining public access routes and engaging with the community. Candidates should have practical project experience and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a salary range of £26,402 - £29,540 per annum and includes generous leave, flexible working hours, and an excellent pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous leave: 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements: Flexi-time scheme

Excellent pension: Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme

Free parking and relocation allowance (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Practical experience in planning and delivering countryside projects.
• Experience with building stiles, path construction, fencing, and walling.
• A full driving licence due to travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the public rights of way network and access routes.
• Engage with users and local communities.
• Coordinating and delivering practical projects.

Skills

Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong understanding of health, safety, and welfare requirements

Job description

Location: Orton, Tebay
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £26,402 - £29,540 per annum

Are you ready to take on the challenge of delivering front-line countryside management services for local communities and visitors to the National Park? We have an opportunity for you to join the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority’s Ranger Service as an Access Ranger, on a full-time permanent basis. This role is based at Orton, in the Western area of the Yorkshire Dales National Park; arisen because the current role-holder has progressed internally.

About Us

We are the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, an organisation that protects, enhances and promotes the immense beauty, wildlife and character of the Yorkshire Dales. Set against expansive heather moorland tops, each valley has its own distinct charm, from crags and waterfalls to an underground labyrinth of caves.

The Benefits

• Generous leave: 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working arrangements: Flexi-time scheme
• Excellent pension: Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Free parking and relocation allowance (if applicable)

The Role

You’ll focus on maintaining the public rights of way network, other access routes, open access areas and estate management for the Authority.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with landowners and farmers
• Carrying out high-quality practical work to enhance public access
• Engaging with users and local communities
• Managing and supervising contractors and volunteers
• Coordinating and delivering practical projects

Weekend and bank holiday work will be required as part of a rota.

About You

You’ll bring practical experience in planning and delivering countryside projects, such as building stiles, path construction, fencing, and walling. You’ll also have a strong understanding of health, safety, and welfare requirements, including risk assessments.

Other essentials:

• Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A full driving licence (due to travel requirements)

This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us.

For an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact Steve Hastie, Area Manager, on 01539 756611 or [e-mail].

Closing date for completed applications is 11pm on Sunday, 25 January 2026.

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