Woodland Ranger

NFP People Limited; Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental organization in Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced Woodland Ranger to manage and enhance woodland and habitats across a large rural estate. This hands-on role involves responsibilities such as supporting woodland management plans, wildlife management, and maintaining public access routes year-round. The ideal candidate will have a background in arboriculture or forestry, practical experience, and confidence using various machinery. A passion for conservation and teamwork is essential, along with the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Experience of working safely to industry best practice in tree and woodland work.
• Experience maintaining green spaces and estate environments to a high standard.
• Confidence using machinery such as mowers, brush cutters, chippers, and tractors.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of woodland management plans and habitat strategies.
• Assisting with tree works and woodland operations as directed.
• Maintaining public footpaths and bridleways.

Skills

Tree and woodland work expertise

Wildlife control methods

Map reading and orientation skills

Machinery operation (mowers, brush cutters)

Independence and problem-solving

Communication and teamwork

Education

Background in arboriculture, forestry or conservation

Tools

Machinery (mowers, chippers, tractors)

Job description

Woodland Ranger We are seeking an experienced and practical Woodland Ranger to play a key role in managing and enhancing woodland and habitats across a large rural estate. Position: Woodland Ranger Salary: £27,000 to £31,000 Location: Gloucestershire, based across the Home Estates with an estate yard near Quenington Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday (08:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 15:30 Friday) Contract: Permanent Closing date: 8 February 2026 Interview date: 19 February 2026

About the role

This is a varied, hands‑on role working across woodland, habitats, access routes and estate land. Responsibilities will change seasonally, with a stronger focus on woodland management and tree safety in winter, and vegetation management and mowing during the summer months.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of woodland management plans and habitat strategies to promote biodiversity and ecological health
• Assisting with tree works and woodland operations as directed
• Wildlife management, including squirrel control, using best practice and innovative approaches
• Maintaining public footpaths and bridleways, ensuring they remain safe and accessible year‑round
• Responding to fallen trees, storm damage and other access issues
• Working closely with estates, property and conservation colleagues across a broad landholding
• Supporting contractors and third parties working on site
• Leading or supporting volunteer working parties when required
• Contributing ideas and expertise to wider conservation and estates projects

About you

You will ideally have:

• Experience of working safely to industry best practice in tree and woodland work
• Experience of, or willingness to learn, wildlife control methods
• Good map reading and orientation skills
• Experience maintaining green spaces and estate environments to a high standard
• Confidence using machinery such as mowers, brush cutters, chippers and tractors
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and problem solve
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A background in arboriculture, forestry or conservation through study or industry experience
• Desirable skills: aerial tree work, tree inspection, winching, digger or MEWP use, spraying qualifications and highways safety training

About the organisation

The Trust manages over 9,000 hectares of land across England, balancing environmental protection, income generation and education. The organisation is an educational charity and land‑owning organisation with a mission to connect people with land through outdoor learning and responsible stewardship.

Other roles you may have experience of

Woodland Officer, Forestry Technician, Conservation Ranger, Arboricultural Technician, Estates Ranger, Land Management Officer, Environmental Operative, Etc.