Assistant Ranger
£28,598 to £31,022 pro rata per annum
Grade D
Permanent, seasonal post from March to November
37 hours per week on a rota, including weekends
Based on the Breydon Water area

The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads is Britain's largest protected wetland and third largest inland waterway, with the status of a national park. It is also home to some of the rarest plants and animals in the UK.

We are seeking a committed individual to fill an Assistant Seasonal Ranger role. Working within the Ranger team, the postholder will be responsible for patrolling, dealing with incidents and ensuring the safety of the public as well as carrying out general maintenance on mooring and countryside sites which the team manages.

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to deal with a wide range of people and be able to manage a varied workload to ensure a good level of service is provided for boaters and other visitors to the Broads area. Formal qualifications in boating and conservation management are not essential, however, the candidate should have some experience in these areas, along with a general understanding of the Broads.

The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 9 February 2026.

A practical skills assessment day will be held on Friday 20 February 2026.

Interviews will be held at the Dockyard, Thorpe St Andrews, Norwich, on Friday 27 February.

If you would like to discuss these posts prior to applying, please contact Chris Morphew, Senior Ranger South or Colin Hart, Senior Ranger North.

For further information, please visit our website. Electronic application forms can be downloaded and emailed via the apply button.

Alternatively, please contact HR for an information pack.

The Broads Authority encourages applications from all sections of the community.