Ranger

Northumberland National Park Authority; Hexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumberland National Park Authority is recruiting a Ranger – Northern Area to join our Park Management team. You will help look after Rothbury and the wider Northumberland National Park, welcoming visitors, monitoring paths, supporting conservation projects and delivering engaging educational activities.

You should have countryside management experience or training, a good knowledge of conservation and public rights of way, and be ready to supervise volunteers.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in countryside management or ranger-related role.
• Good understanding of conservation and rural land management.
• Knowledge of countryside recreation and public rights of way.
• Willing to supervise volunteers or community groups.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weathers.
• Flexible to work weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and engaging with visitors, providing information and guidance to help them make the most of the National Park.
• Monitoring, maintaining and improving public rights of way, access routes and recreational facilities.
• Supporting conservation, biodiversity and sustainable land management projects.
• Working with schools, community groups, volunteers and trainees to deliver educational and engagement activities, including guided walks.
• Building positive relationships with local communities, landowners, partners and stakeholders.
• Carrying out practical countryside maintenance, including repairs and improvements to gates, stiles, signage and waymarking.
• Supporting projects that contribute to the National Park's conservation, access and environmental objectives.

Skills

Countryside management

Volunteer supervision

Public rights of way

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Education

Countryside management training

Job description

WE'RE RECRUITING! – RANGER (NORTHERN AREA)

Join our Ranger Team and help look after one of England's most spectacular landscapes!

Contract:Permanent

Hours:Full Time

Salary:£30,023 - £33,119 per annum

Location:Rothbury and travel within Northumberland National Park

Are you passionate about the countryside, wildlife and conservation? Do you enjoy working outdoors, engaging with people and making a real difference to the places and communities around you?

Northumberland National Park Authority is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Ranger – Northern Area to join our Park Management team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play an important role in caring for Northumberland National Park, helping visitors enjoy the landscape responsibly while supporting conservation, access and community engagement.

What will you be doing?

• Welcoming and engaging with visitors, providing information and guidance to help them make the most of the National Park.
• Monitoring, maintaining and improving public rights of way, access routes and recreational facilities.
• Supporting conservation, biodiversity and sustainable land management projects.
• Working with schools, community groups, volunteers and trainees to deliver educational and engagement activities, including guided walks.
• Building positive relationships with local communities, landowners, partners and stakeholders.
• Carrying out practical countryside maintenance, including repairs and improvements to gates, stiles, signage and waymarking.
• Supporting projects that contribute to the National Park's conservation, access and environmental objectives.

About you

We are looking for someone with experience or training in countryside management or a ranger-related role, a good understanding of conservation and rural land management, and knowledge of countryside recreation and public rights of way.

You will be a confident communicator who enjoys working with people, has experience of supervising volunteers or community groups, and can work independently as well as part of a team.

You will also need to be physically fit, happy working outdoors in all weathers and flexible enough to work occasional weekends and Bank Holidays.

Above all, you will share our passion for protecting and enhancing Northumberland National Park and helping others enjoy its special qualities.

Why join us?

You'll become part of a dedicated team working to protect an outstanding landscape, support local communities and inspire people to connect with nature. No two days will be the same, and you'll have the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference.

Closing date: 19th November 2026 at 8am

Interview date: 23rd November 2026

Help us protect, conserve and inspire – for everyone, forever.

Northumberland National Park Authority is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.