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HOURS: We are currently operating SUMMER opening times and our carpark is locked at 7pm.

WATERPLAY: Open everyday, except short closure on Monday mornings for cleaning.

IMPORTANT: Due to continued dry conditions, NO BBQs.

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Please see below for any general vacancies available. If there is nothing listed, we encourage you to check back for future opportunities.

Ranger 

Full time, permanent position – 37.5 hours worked 5 days out of any 7-day week
Salary: £27,000 – £29,000 dependent on relevant experience.

Stanwick Lakes is one of Northamptonshire’s leading countryside attractions, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors each year while managing nationally important wildlife habitats and delivering a varied programme of education and community engagement activities.

We are seeking a versatile and enthusiastic Ranger to join our team. This is a varied and hands-on role that contributes equally to the conservation of the site, the delivery of engaging educational experiences, and the maintenance of high-quality visitor facilities and infrastructure.

The successful candidate will be a practical problem-solver who enjoys working outdoors, engaging with people and contributing to the long-term management of the site. They will be comfortable moving between habitat management, education delivery, visitor engagement, maintenance tasks and managing project work, applying sound judgement and a pragmatic approach to ensure the continued success of Stanwick Lakes.

To see the full job description, key duties, person specification and application instructions, please download the recruitment pack.

Please send your CV and written statement to v.laughton@rftrust.org.uk  
Closing date: Sunday 25th October.
Interviews: Week commencing 9th November 2026.

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