RSRN Red Squirrel Ranger

Knowsley Safari Foundation; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A wildlife conservation organization in the Liverpool City Region is seeking an individual for a conservation role focused on engaging the local community and implementing a grey squirrel control programme. This position is critical to restoring the local red squirrel population and involves working 22.5 hours per week on a fixed term contract until December 2029. Candidates with experience in conservation or wildlife management are encouraged to apply. Salary is £16,200 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience with conservation projects or wildlife management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement a grey squirrel control programme.
• Engage with the local community on conservation efforts.

Job description

This role, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is designed to connect the local community to our natural heritage as part of a wider conservation project aiming to see Red Squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) return to the Knowsley Estate and the surrounding areas. The post holder will contribute to the implementation of a targeted grey squirrel control programme to clear the current grey squirrel population on the Knowsley Estate and prevent incursion from the surrounding areas.

Contract: Fixed Term until December 2029

Hours: 1170 hours per annum (based on an average of 22.5 hours per week)

Salary: £16,200 per annum

Closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026

For more information about Knowsley Safari and this role, please visit the Knowsley Safari website todownload the recruitment pack.

Please send your CV [e-mail] the closing date of midnight Sunday 25 January 2026.