Forest Ranger

Location: Beddgelert

Salary: £11.44 per hour rising to £12.21 from 1st April 2025

Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week.

Days of Work: 4 days per week working on a two week rota, with one weekend on, one off.

Contract: Seasonal - 6 months until end of October

Join Our Team in a Stunning Forest Setting!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Forest Ranger to join our Beddgelert team! Work in one of the UK’s most beautiful forest locations, developing your skills while providing outstanding service to our guests.

Who Are Forest Holidays?

We’re a Certified B Corp. Our business has been recognised as a force for good. It's what we’ve always known: our holidays are good for people and the planet. We’ve never done business as usual. Our holidays are unique, and so are we. We’re a team of 800 people. We’re stewards of 244.5 hectares of forest. We manage the land for conservation and create spaces in nature for people to stay. Our tucked-away cabin locations are always thoughtfully placed. They’re places to discover the wonders of nature and realise the part we all play in protecting it.

About the Forest Ranger role:

Open all year round, as our Forest Ranger you will work within the Forest Retreat team and report to the Forest Retreat Manager during this fixed term contract position until late October.

Passionate about our forest environment, our newest Ranger will be responsible for leading activities such as local walks, den building and pottery painting whilst also managing our cycle hire and maintenance of our bikes. Although primarily guest facing, adhoc roles will also include supporting the wider Maintenance Team with upkeep of hottubs, leaf blowing, jet washing and some light maintenance of cabins.

Our newest Forest Ranger will enthusiastically share their expert knowledge of woodland flora and fauna and the world around us. Your aim is to inspire our guests to experience, enjoy and respect our British forests by championing our ethical and ecological values, making sure every guest experience that Forest Feeling during their stay.

You take pride in delivering exceptional customer service and are happy to work with our brand standards, ensuring every guest experience that Forest Feeling the moment they step into their cabin.

Your Responsibilities:

• Leading activities, repairing and hiring bikes, pottery painting and craft activities
• Delivering a programme of led and self-led events ensuring a varied programme for children, adults and family groups based on the environment.
• Create safe and enjoyable routes for events and activities and continue to monitor them for issues.
• Maintain links with our local partners - Forestry England, Forestry and Land Scotland, Natural Resources Wales, Woodland Trust, National Park Authorities, local businesses/charities/trusts.
• Develop team knowledge and promote environmental issues on location to raise awareness.
• Promote safety and abundance of wildlife and flora on location (dogs on leads, ground nesting birds, fungi etc.).
• Carry out minor pruning and vegetation control and liaise with the Operations Manager to ensure seasonal grass cutting and manicuring does not have a detrimental effect on the local flora and fauna.

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for dynamic individuals who work with energy and enthusiasm to deliver on our exceptional brand standards making sure every guest experience that Forest Feeling. The ability to build good working relationships with colleagues and work to set timescales is essential. You will need to manage your daily schedule and be comfortable working on your own outdoors.

We’re looking for someone:

• Comfortable in a guest-facing role, interacting with the public and leading groups
• A passion for the environment and sharing knowledge with our guests
• A proactive approach to helping the wider team
• Driving license desirable due to location.

We would like you to have:

• Previous experience in a similar role or outdoor leadership qualification.
• Outdoor First Aid certificate and PVG certificate

Why Join Us?

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Generous holiday allowance - Take the time you need to recharge and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
• Performance-based bonuses - Earn a 5% bonus (paid quarterly) if customer service targets are met.
• Social events and awards evenings - Celebrate success with your team.
• Pension scheme - Secure your future with our company pension.
• One full paid day to volunteer - Give back to a cause you care about.
• Subsidised meals - Discounted food when working on location.
• Wellbeing events & activities - Focus on your mental and physical wellness.
• Save on cabin breaks - Enjoy up to 20% off pre-booked stays or last-minute breaks for just £75 per cabin. Friends and family also receive 15% off.
• Hundreds of discounts - Save on top brands across the UK.

Pay Rates for Aged 16 and 17:

• 16 years: £7.55 per hour
• 17 years: £10.00 per hour

Forest Holidays is a Certified B Corporation, committed to sustainability and responsible tourism. By joining us, you’ll be part of a team that values people and the planet.

Click ‘Apply’ now to start your journey with us. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!