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Practical Land Management

Practical Land Management vacancies: roles covering practical and manual outdoor work, includes estate work, some agricultural vacancies, country and field sports.

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Assistant Park Ranger x2 - Cheshire East Council

Location: Knutsford

Salary: £26,403 - £28,142 Per Annum

Hours per week: 37

Employment Type: 1 x Permanent / 1 x Maternity Cover (12 months Fixed Term)

An exciting opportunity has become available to work within the Ranger Team at Tatton Park as an assistant ranger.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the knowledge and skills in order to assist in all aspects of estate operations and maintenance, including visitor management, management of livestock, assisting with the planning and implementation of events and supporting the various teams based within Tatton Park.

Closing Date: 01/05/2026
Location: Knutsford
Level: Main
Posted: 17/04/2026

Senior Peatland Conservation Officer - Cumbria Wildlife Trust

Location: Primarily at our Headquarters in Kendal, with some on-site working required in line with the needs of the role.

Salary: £36,272 per annum, based on 35 hours per week (part-time hours will be considered with a minimum of 16 hours per week) plus pension contribution of 9%

Are you passionate about restoring vital habitats and helping shape a thriving Nature Recovery Network across Cumbria? We’re looking for a dedicated Senior Peatland Officer to play a key role in delivering our ambitious peatland restoration programme.

Closing Date: 11/05/2026
Location: Kendal
Level: Management
Posted: 15/04/2026

Nature Project Manager - Caerlaverock Estate

Location: Caerlaverock Estate, Southwest Scotland.

Contract: Fixed term (2 years) / Hours: Full-time (flexible working arrangements possible)

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Caerlaverock Estate has a longstanding history of conservation and environmental stewardship.

Having recently completed its own nature restoration project (which involved the creation of ponds, wildlife corridors and meadows in a low-lying area of the Estate, adjacent to the saltmarsh) the Estate is now working with its tenant farmers and neighbouring landholders (together, the Caerlaverock Cluster) on a landscape scale nature-based restoration project to deliver environmental and community benefit to the wider Caerlaverock area.

Closing Date: 01/05/2026
Location: Caerlaverock Estate, Southwest Scotland
Level: Management
Posted: 15/04/2026

Farming & Nature Cluster Officer - The Eden Catchment - Commonwork Trust

Salary: £32,000-35,000 per annum, pro-rata, depending on experience.
Hours: 22.5hrs (0.6FTE). Fixed term, 12 months. Flexible working available.
The Farming and Nature Cluster Officer will be at the heart of our growing programme, responsible for facilitating and growing a cluster of farmers and landowners in the Eden Catchment and co-developing a nature restoration plan across the three pillars of food security, water management, and landscape and nature recovery. Working alongside ecologists, catchment officers, and water quality specialists from our partner organisations, this is a collaborative role with farmers and landowners at its core.

Closing Date: 11/05/2026
Location: TN8 7AR
Level: Main
Posted: 14/04/2026

Reserve Warden - Kenfig Nature Trust

Salary £27,000

Full time, permanent

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Reserve Warden to lead the conservation and day-to-day management of Kenfig National Nature Reserve. This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role in managing a SSSI and SAC designated site, while also supporting the stewardship of additional land owned by the Trust. You will combine hands-on conservation work, ecological monitoring, leadership, and community engagement, helping to protect biodiversity and inspire others to value this special place.

Closing Date: 05/05/2026
Location: CF33 4PT
Level: Main
Posted: 14/04/2026

Site Supervisor - River Stewardship Company Ltd

Sheffield

Permanent

42.5 hrs/week

Starting Salary £33,504

Do you thrive outdoors, lead by example, and keep sites running safely and smoothly? River Stewardship Company is looking for a proactive Site Supervisor to take ownership of day-to-day site activity and help deliver high-quality environmental works across Sheffield and beyond.

Closing Date: 01/05/2026
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Level: Management
Posted: 13/04/2026

Reserves Officer - Herefordshire Wildlife Trust

Herefordshire Wildlife Trust is looking for an outstanding, creative, and dynamic Reserves Officer.

The Reserves Officer supports the management, conservation and protection of wildlife and habitats across our nature reserves and reserve-based projects.

The role delivers practical land management with intellectual oversight to implement, monitor, and review reserve management plans

Closing Date: 27/04/2026
Location: Queenswood Country Park, HR6 0PY
Level: Main
Posted: 10/04/2026

Seasonal - Site Ops - INNS Treatment - River Stewardship Company

We are looking for fixed-term contract Site Ops with PA6 AW tickets to join our Leeds based team for an INNS treatment programme in Yorkshire.

This is a physically active, outdoor role that involves working in variable conditions, walking long distances, and using pedestrian hand‑held spray equipment. It’s ideal for people who enjoy practical environmental work and being part of a motivated field team.

Closing Date: 15/05/2026
Location: Yorkshire
Level: Main
Posted: 10/04/2026

Assistant Ranger - Hampshire County Council

Salary Range: £25,186 - £26,244 per annum, plus Sunday Enhancements
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Location: River Hamble Country Park, Southampton & Royal Victoria Country Park, Southampton
As Assistant Ranger you'll deliver an agreed programme of practical, interpretive, ecological and administrative works providing high-quality management of the park where both visitors and wildlife are kept in mind, helping to balance the needs of recreation and conservation wherever appropriate. This role supports our existing Assistant Rangers work and will be predominantly focused on leading volunteers and carrying out practical management work as outlined by our management plan.

Closing Date: 30/04/2026
Location: River Hamble Country Park, Southampton & Royal Victoria Country Park, Southampton
Level: Main
Posted: 09/04/2026

Project Officer - Landowner & Farming - Aire Rivers Trust

Salary: £32,000 per annum
Contract: Full time, fixed term (18 months)
Location: Our offices in Greengates, Bradford. Hybrid.
Could you engage with farmers and land managers in the River Aire and its tributaries? We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and approachable person to join our team. This is a hands-on role for someone who has experience in agriculture and/or land management and thrives on connecting with people and inspiring environmental action.

Closing Date: 20/04/2026
Location: Greengates, Bradford
Level: Main
Posted: 09/04/2026

Reserves Manager - North - Scottish Wildlife Trust

Salary: £35,000 per annum, pro rata

Location: Inverbroom, Northwest Highlands / Various

Permanent - Full time / 35hrs per week

The role provides operational leadership across a defined operational area of the Trust’s reserves, ensuring land management, people management and community engagement deliver strong conservation outcomes. It involves leading and developing the local team, supporting volunteers and representing the Trust locally and nationally, whilst building robust relationships.

Closing Date: 27/04/2026
Location: Inverbroom, Northwest Highlands / Various
Level: Management
Posted: 08/04/2026

Reserves Manager - West - Scottish Wildlife Trust

Salary: £35,000 per annum, pro rata

Location: Cumbernauld Office in immediate term - Various

Permanent - Full time / 35hrs per week

The role provides operational leadership across a defined operational area of the Trust’s reserves, ensuring land management, people management and community engagement deliver strong conservation outcomes. It involves leading and developing the local team, supporting volunteers and representing the Trust locally and nationally, whilst building robust relationships.

Closing Date: 27/04/2026
Location: Cumbernauld Office in immediate term - Various
Level: Management
Posted: 08/04/2026

ACT Forester - Argyll & The Isles Coast & Countryside Trust

Do you have experience in forestry and woodland management? Are you confident in both project planning & delivery?

The ACT Forester is a new role, helping to grow our work at a landscape scale in areas including Knapdale and West Cowal, as well as at our Rainforest Hub in Lochgilphead.

Closing Date: 20/04/2026
Location: Argyll & Bute
Level: Main
Posted: 08/04/2026

Area Ranger - National Trust

Location: White Cliffs, Dover, Upper Road, Dover, CT16 1HJ

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Salary: £29,089

We’re looking for an experienced countryside ranger who’s ready for a new challenge. You’ll be working at the forefront of nature conservation and land management, leading a dedicated team of rangers in a landscape that’s vital for wildlife and deeply valued by people. You’ll play a key role in caring for special habitats, ensuring high quality access and experiences for visitors.

Closing Date: 19/04/2026
Location: White Cliffs, Upper Road, Dover, CT16 1HJ
Level: Management
Posted: 08/04/2026

Ranger - National Trust

Location: Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, NR26 8TB

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Salary: £27,612 per annum

As a Ranger, you’ll champion nature conservation and the outdoors, helping ensure Sheringham Park is well managed for wildlife and people. You’ll care for the nationally significant wild garden, historic parkland and woodland, helping them thrive for future generations, and work weekends and bank holidays. There are two contracts available: one working 37.5 hours per week and one working 30 hours per week.

Closing Date: 19/04/2026
Location: Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, NR26 8TB
Level: Main
Posted: 08/04/2026

Lead Ranger - National Trust

Location: Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, NR26 8TB

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Salary: £34,437 per annum

We’re seeking an experienced individual to lead conservation at Sheringham Park and the internationally significant wetlands at Horsey Windpump and Heigham Holmes. You’ll oversee woodland and the nationally significant wild garden at Sheringham, driving habitat restoration and species protection across important wetland landscapes.

Closing Date: 19/04/2026
Location: Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, NR26 8TB
Level: Management
Posted: 08/04/2026

Lead Ranger - National Trust

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Lead Ranger role in the northern half of the National Trust’s Wiltshire Landscape portfolio, at an exciting time as we take on management of the countryside sites around Lacock.

You’ll line manage two Area Rangers (North East and North West Wiltshire), each supported by a Ranger, reporting to a Restore Nature Delivery Manager. You’ll work closely with archaeologists, conservation and farm advisers, tenant farmers, and graziers.

Closing Date: 19/04/2026
Location: Avebury Estate, Estate Office, High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1RF
Level: Management
Posted: 08/04/2026

Reserves Officer - Devon Wildlife Trust

£28,620pa plus 7% pension

This is a full-time, permanent post based at Woodah Farm, Doddiscombsleigh, Exeter, EX6 7PR.

Are you passionate about nature and love working in stunning outdoor environments? We are looking for a practical person to help shape the future health of DWT’s nature reserves. You will be an integral part of the DWT’s Land Management Team, working closely with our Area Reserve Officers to ensure all reserves are managed to the highest standards for wildlife, habitats and people. You will join a team of six officers and have the opportunity to lead on or develop skills and responsibilities associated with delivering management tasks, using and maintaining our machinery.

Closing Date: 22/04/2026
Location: Woodah Farm, Doddiscombsleigh, Exeter, EX6 7PR
Level: Main
Posted: 07/04/2026

Assistant Warden - RSPB

Salary: £27,123.00 - £28,956.00 Per Annum

Terms: Permanent, Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week

Location: RSPB Scotland – Orkney

This role will work on various beautiful nature reserves across Orkney. From upland moors to lowland wetlands, meadows to seabird cliffs and islands, our eight RSPB Orkney mainland reserves support a range of amazing and important habitats including large areas of peatland, and species such as curlew and hen harrier.

Closing Date: 29/04/2026
Location: RSPB Scotland – Orkney
Level: Main
Posted: 07/04/2026

Estate Worker - Doddington Place Gardens

£23,000 to £27,000 based on age and experience.

Working hours 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday.

Doddington Place Gardens near Sittingbourne Kent are looking for an enthusiastic and hard working estate worker / gardener to join our small friendly team. Help is needed in the gardens with a wide range of jobs including mowing, strimming, hedge cutting and weeding. On the wider estate tasks include woodland management, logging, fencing and general estate management.

Closing Date: 30/04/2026
Location: Doddington, Kent
Level: Main
Posted: 31/03/2026

Assistant Reserves Warden - Lower Ure Conservation Trust

Salary: £28,000 per annum (pro-rata)

Commitment: 6 months full-time with potential to extend the contract subject to funding.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week.

Location: Nosterfield Nature Reserve, Nosterfield Quarry, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2QZ, with occasional home working.

The Lower Ure Conservation Trust manage Nosterfield Nature Reserve, a 100+ hectare wetland complex of aquifer-fed lakes, wet grassland, reedbed and species-rich fen. The reserve supports a wide range of breeding and wintering birds, aquatic plants and invertebrates. The reserve is particularly important for breeding waders and wetland birds, including species such as bittern.

Closing Date: 24/04/2026
Location: Nosterfield Nature Reserve, Nosterfield Quarry, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2QZ
Level: Main
Posted: 30/03/2026

Land / Arborist Manager - Select Enterprises Nevis Ltd

USD 90K to 100K pa

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Private Estate, Nevis-SKN, Caribbean

Seeking a manager to oversee arboriculture, land stewardship, roadway maintenance, and operations across two estates. This role requires strong administrative skills, technical expertise in arboriculture, people management, and ability to coordinate day to day operations.

Delete Date: 05/05/2026
Location: Nevis - Saint Kitts
Level: Senior
Posted: 24/03/2026

Farm Worker / Tractor Driver - Mount Ephraim Farm

Competitive pay depending on experience.

Full time

Kent

Duties include tractor driving, pruning, spraying, harvest work, and a range of general farm tasks across our busy fruit farm.

Closing Date: 19/04/2026
Location: Kent
Level: Main
Posted: 10/03/2026

Countryside Works Team Leader - EnviroCulture

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000

Hours: Full time, permanent

Location: Site based across Wales and beyond, with travel and occasional overnight stays

EnviroCulture is an environmental land management business based in West Wales, working across Wales and beyond. We deliver high quality, practical environmental work that protects habitats, improves landscapes and creates long term positive outcomes for both nature and people, including improving access to and connection with the natural environment.

As a Countryside Works Team Leader, you will work hands on alongside your team across a wide range of sites and projects.

Delete Date: 20/04/2026
Location: SA44 4XN
Level: Management
Posted: 09/03/2026

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