We are looking for an Assistant River Ranger!
Permanent Contract
Salary: £23,873 pa
Working hours: Full time, 37.5 hour week, Flexible working hours.
Other benefits: Pension, annual leave allowance (25 days plus bank holidays), travel expenses.
River Holme Connections
From its source on the moorlands above Holmfirth, the River Holme and its tributaries flow north, meandering through some of Yorkshire’s most captivating landscapes before joining the River Colne near Huddersfield town centre.
Rich in history and heritage, and teeming with wildlife, the River Holme provides wellbeing opportunities for young and old. It can be a place for leisure and recreation, or somewhere to relax and connect with nature.
River Holme Connections works with our local communities to make the River Holme catchment a better place for people and wildlife.
Role Profile:
The Assistant River Ranger (ARR) is a highly practical role at River Holme Connections, helping to make our vision a reality. You will work closely with the River Ranger, the River Interventions Manager, our ‘Year In Industry’ placement student and our fabulous volunteers to deliver our riparian land management programme across the River Holme catchment.
The post-holder will be happy to take responsibility for planning and safely delivering weekly volunteering tasks in all weathers. You will be a friendly ambassador whilst working with local communities and partner organisations. You will be great at working in a team as well as a self-motivated individual who can work on your own initiative. This role is for someone who loves wildlife, enjoys working alongside volunteers, and who wants to make a positive impact in the world by using their practical conservation skills.
Applications must be received no later than 5pm on Thursday 12th June 2025.
For more information about the role please see the job description here.
To apply please send a CV and covering letter to the email address below:
admin@riverholmeconnections.org
For further information or any questions about the role please contact Kayleigh Szostak (River Ranger) on 07481 554554.
Hi,
I have just completed a degree in Wildlife Conservation in Liverpool and am now looking to return to Kirklees in order to care for my disabled parents who now live in Mirfield – we used to live in Honley and I know Holmfirth very well. The job you have advertised for an assistant river ranger looks ideal, however, at the moment I do not have a driving licence – I have been on waiting lists for lessons in Liverpool for almost a year and do intend to learn to drive as soon as I can find a driving instructor. Is it worth my while applying for this job without being able to drive?
Cheers
Emilio