Head Ranger

Job Description

Lead Park Ranger at Grafham Water

Permanent / Full Time / from £35,000 per annum

This role does work shift patterns, with longer days during the spring/summer months and shorter days over the autumn and winter months

At the Heart of Grafham Water’s Success.

Grafham Water, a stunning 1,500-acre reservoir and visitor attraction, is looking for a practical, hands-on Lead Ranger to join our team. This rare opportunity blends team leadership with active fieldwork – from maintaining facilities and delivering high-quality visitor experiences to supporting our renowned fishery.

As Lead Park Ranger, you’ll work alongside your team in all weather – repairing, cleaning, patrolling, checking, and problem-solving – while inspiring your Rangers to deliver excellent customer service and maintaining the site to the highest standard.

If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, solving practical challenges, and leading by example, this role is for you.

What the role entails

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and work alongside the Ranger team to keep Grafham Water safe, clean, operational, and well-presented.

• Carry out and record health and safety checks, inspections, and maintenance tasks.

Hands-on operations:

• Help with everything from repairing and servicing facilities to groundskeeping, cleaning, and boat maintenance.

• Keep equipment and tools in good working order.

Customer engagement:

• Welcome and assist visitors and anglers on-site, answering questions and ensuring they have a great experience.

• Promote the Anglian Water brand and all our water parks.

Support events and activities:

• Prepare and deliver park events, including setting up, practical logistics, and on-the-day support.

Teamwork:

• Work closely with management to deliver high standards across the park.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds a full, valid driving licence.

• Is passionate about Grafham Water and everything the park has to offer.

• Enjoys physical work, outdoors in all seasons.

• Brings strong hands-on maintenance and practical skills (e.g. fencing, repairs, facilities upkeep).

• Has proven team leadership skills and can motivate others by example.

• Is a solution focussed problem solver.

• Basic IT skills e.g. Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Is customer-focused with a friendly, approachable manner.

• Can work flexibly, tackling varied jobs each day.

Why Join Us?

As a valued member of the team, you are entitled to these fantastic benefits:

• Discounts on activities and cafés at our Water Parks, as well as free parking.

• Personal private healthcare

• Life cover (up to 8 x salary)

• Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)

• 25 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more

• Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paternity / partner pay. Opportunity for shared parental pay.

• Bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

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