Lead Park Ranger

Anglian Water Services; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water service company in Salisbury seeks a dedicated Lead Park Ranger to supervise and maintain Grafham Water. This role blends leadership with hands-on tasks, ensuring a high-quality visitor experience and a well-maintained environment. Candidates should have strong practical skills, a valid driving licence, and a passion for outdoor work. The position offers competitive benefits including healthcare, annual leave, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Discounts on activities and cafés

Personal Private Healthcare

Competitive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Generous parental leave

Qualifications

• Full, valid driving licence required.
• Passionate about outdoor work and Grafham Water.
• Enjoy working outdoors in all seasons.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Ranger team to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Repair and service park facilities.
• Welcome and assist visitors on-site.

Skills

Team leadership

Hands-on maintenance skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Basic IT skills

Job description

Overview

Lead Park Ranger at Grafham Water

Permanent / Full Time / £35,000 per annum

At the Heart of Grafham Water’s Success.

Grafham Water, a stunning 1,500-acre reservoir and visitor attraction, is looking for a practical, hands-on Lead Ranger to join our team. This rare opportunity blends team leadership with active fieldwork – from maintaining facilities and delivering high-quality visitor experiences to supporting our renowned fishery.

As Lead Park Ranger, you’ll work alongside your team in all weather – repairing, cleaning, patrolling, checking, and problem-solving – while inspiring your Rangers to deliver excellent customer service and maintaining the site to the highest standard.

If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, solving practical challenges, and leading by example, this role is for you.

What the role entails

Team Leadership

• Supervise and work alongside the Ranger team to keep Grafham Water safe, clean, operational, and well-presented.


• Carry out and record health and safety checks, inspections, and maintenance tasks.

Hands-on operations

• Help with everything from repairing and servicing facilities to groundskeeping, cleaning, and boat maintenance.


• Keep equipment and tools in good working order.

Customer engagement

• Welcome and assist visitors and anglers on-site, answering questions and ensuring they have a great experience.


• Promote the Anglian Water brand and all our water parks.

Support events and activities

• Prepare and deliver park events, including setting up, practical logistics, and on-the-day support.

Teamwork

• Work closely with management to deliver high standards across the park.

We’re looking for someone who

• Holds a full, valid driving licence.


• Is passionate about Grafham Water and everything the park has to offer.


• E njoys physical work , outdoors in all seasons.


• Brings strong hands-on maintenance and practical skills (e.g. fencing, repairs, facilities upkeep).


• Has proven team leadership skills and can motivate others by example.


• Is a solution focussed problem solver.


• Basic IT skills e.g. Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, and Outlook.


• Is customer-focused with a friendly, approachable manner.


• Can work flexibly, tackling varied jobs each day.

Why Join Us?

As a valued member of the team, you are entitled to these fantastic benefits:

• Discounts on activities and cafés at our Water Parks, as well as free parking.


• Personal Private Healthcare with access to a 24/7 remote GP service for your entire household.


• 23 days annual leave – rising with length of service. Through this benefit you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days additional leave each year.


• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%.


• Bonus scheme.


• Generous Paternity, Maternity & Adoption leave.

Closing date: 30th September 2025