As Wildlife Ranger you will be at the heart of our conservation strategy, working hands-on to shape the future of wildlife stewardship on the estate. You will be responsible for implementing wildlife and habitat management practices, ensuring compliance with agri-environment schemes, and carrying out practical conservation work. The role includes hands-on habitat management, assisting with educational visits, wildlife monitoring, responsible pest and deer control, and occasional farm support. This is a practical, hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors and wants to make a tangible impact on conservation within a commercial farming environment.

Wildlife & Habitat Management
- Maintain and enhance habitats, including wild bird cover, pollen and nectar plots, and bumblebee areas.
- Implement agri-environment scheme requirements, ensuring compliance through practical land management rather than paperwork.
- Carry out grass margin cutting and mowing of conservation headlands.
- Conduct supplementary feeding for wild birds and other species.
- Monitor wildlife populations and biodiversity trends across the farm.
- Assess hedgerows for condition and assist with planting new hedges to improve habitat connectivity.
- Support deer and vermin control in line with best practices and legal requirements.

Community Engagement & Access Management
- Assist with educational visits, helping schools and other groups understand local conservation efforts.
- Manage controlled public access to conservation areas.
- Organise and oversee occasional family wild game bird shoots.

Farm Support
- Assist with the establishment of conservation areas, working alongside the farm team.
- Provide tractor driving support, particularly during harvest.