Assistant Conservation Ranger - Temperate Rainforest

The Assistant Conservation Ranger is a funded placement until December 2025, funded by Species Survival fund, for the chance to gain experience working alongside our Smithills Estate team. The role will help deliver nature recovery around the wet woodland, rainforest and surrounding habitats. There is further information on the Rainforest Restoration Project is listed in the Job Description.

The types of activities you might be involved in include:

• Supporting the Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager and Volunteers on practical day to day tasks, including woodland creation, restoration and flood management


• Support the Engaging Communities Officer in delivering events on site.


• Supporting the Habitat Restoration planning and implementation work.


• Assist the Events and Communications Officer in creating content for our three social media channels.


• The chance to bring your own ideas and perspectives to the placement.


This is a site-based role at Smithills, Bolton. The role will have a dedicated desk space and all necessary equipment.,
• Introduction to Woodland Management, learning practical skills and core principles


• Introduction to Communications and Engagement, volunteer leader training and learn how to carry out risk assessments for events and activities


• Gain environmental knowledge


Additional Requirements:

• You'll be aged between 18 - 25 years old (up to 30 for those with a neurodisability)


• You'll be based near our Smithills Estate


• You must be willing to undergo a DBS check


Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options


• Generous Annual Leave


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Full support, training and opportunities for professional development


• A friendly and supportive line manager


• A buddy system


• An opportunity to network and learn about the wider sector


• Enhanced Employer Pension


• Life Assurance


Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Woodland Trust embraces diversity and inclusion. We want our team to reflect the UK's diverse community. We support people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are under-represented.

Application Advice: Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. Your enthusiasm for the environment and our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count-are what matter most. We also keep our candidates' personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows your experience and passion for the role.


• An interest in learning practical woodland management skills


• An interest in engaging with people and communities


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• An interest in learning and developing new ideas, working with others to bring them to life


• Experience of using Microsoft Word and email with the ability to use IT and learn new tools with support


• Good attention to detail


• A passion for the environment


You will be:

• Organised and able to pick up new skills quickly


• Able to build relationships with people easily


• Able to work independently and as part of a team


Our Organisational Nature enables us to better understand what it means to be part of the Woodland Trust, empowering us to make an impact, every day. We want you to be able to role model our values; 'Grow Together', 'Focus', 'Explore' and 'Make it Count' to ensure each of us plays our part in helping to protect, restore and create our woods and trees.

The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.