Countryside ranger | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Countryside rangers look after green spaces, woodlands and animal habitats that allow entry to the public.

  • Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions.  
  • Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.  
  • Plan and organize public events at the park.  
  • Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering
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Countryside rangers typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.

As a Countryside ranger you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants,
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
38,029 GBP *
per year
16,000 GBP
30,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Countryside ranger

  • 38,466 GBP
  • 36,688 GBP
Average salary for part-time Countryside ranger
Average salary for full-time Countryside ranger

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  • 27,478 GBP
  • 25,125 GBP
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Salary over time for Countryside ranger

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 33,271 GBP
  • 33,712 GBP
  • 35,268 GBP
  • 35,376 GBP
  • 36,608 GBP
  • 37,704 GBP
  • 38,029 GBP
  • 39,930 GBP
  • 30,138 GBP
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Future outlook for Countryside rangers

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Very good outlook
33 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
-1% yearly wage growth (on average)
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24% chance of automation in the future

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Countryside ranger and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

Find out what skills and qualifications can help you become a Countryside ranger

You may be able to get into this job with a college course like a Level 3 Diploma in Countryside Management.

You'll need:

  • customer service skills
  • knowledge of biology
  • the ability to work well with others
  • knowledge of geography
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • to be flexible and open to change
  • legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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Things to highlight for your Countryside ranger interview

Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

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