Assistant Ranger (South East Suffolk)

Suffolk Wildlife Trust; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Assistant Warden, where your efforts will directly contribute to biodiversity gains in South East Suffolk. In this full-time role, you will manage habitats, conduct ecological surveys, and maintain essential machinery while leading dedicated volunteer groups. This position is pivotal in promoting conservation and engaging the public through various outreach initiatives. If you're passionate about nature and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity to advance the Trust's vision of a Wilder Suffolk for everyone.

Qualifications

• Experience in biodiversity conservation and habitat management.
• Strong leadership skills for volunteer groups and training.

Responsibilities

• Implement targeted habitat management and conduct ecological surveys.
• Lead volunteer groups and coordinate training for Health & Safety.

Skills

Habitat management

Ecological surveys

Health & Safety practices

Volunteer coordination

Machinery maintenance

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Ecological survey equipment

Machinery for habitat maintenance

Job description

As the Assistant Warden, you will play a pivotal role in driving biodiversity gains across South East Suffolk’s reserves. Working closely with our Reserves and grazing teams, you will implement targeted habitat management, help care for Trust livestock and conduct regular ecological surveys, while your hands-on skills will keep maintain machinery and tools and support producing annual reports.

You will lead and inspire dedicated volunteer groups, embedding robust Health & Safety practices, coordinating essential training, and nurturing an inclusive, motivated culture that powers our critical conservation work. As an ambassador for Suffolk Wildlife Trust, you will champion best-practice land stewardship with partners, farmers and visitors, welcoming the public through open days, guided walks and vibrant social-media storytelling.

By maintaining safe, inviting trails and forging ecological links with neighbouring high-value sites, you will help position our reserves within the southern Broads National Park and Suffolk Coast as flagships for regional nature recovery, advancing the Trust’s vision of a Wilder Suffolk for everyone.

This permanent, full-time post (37.5 hours, £24k–£26.5k) is based at Foxburrow Nature Reserve.

Apply online by 9:00 am on Monday 19 May 2025.