Educational Ranger

With up to 200 indoor and outdoor activities available, Center Parcs is the perfect place for families to try something new together. The Leisure team plays a key role in ensuring families feel confident, safe and happy during their activity, whatever their age or ability.

There are many opportunities in the Leisure team, and our offering of activities continues to grow. From donning an eye patch in Pirate and Princess Adventure, to whizzing around a track in Quad Bike Safari or scaling the forest canopy in Aerial Adventure, our focus is on delivering a quality experience that guests will remember, whether it’s their first or fiftieth time.

EDUCATIONAL RANGER | £13.83 per hour

Our team of Educational Ranger’s offer extensive knowledge of local flora and fauna as well as guided walks to our guests. They escort our guests on early morning tours of the forest, offering an insight into the varied habitats in the Forest and the plants, birds and animals that live here. Habitat making and willow weaving are also sought after activities where guests of all ages can take part and make attractive functional objects and structures to take home.

As an Educational Ranger you will conduct nature walks offering guests extensive knowledge of wildlife and natural history, ensuring their session is engaging, educational and memorable. You will be responsible for delivering nature activities such as willow weaving, bug hunts and habitat box making to a high standard, sharing your knowledge and passion for nature. Working alongside the Conservation Team you will always provide a friendly and professional service.

Due to the sensitive nature of this role the successful applicant will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) Check. This disclosure, together with other selection information, will need to be satisfactory to the Company for employment to commence.

Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Sherwood Forest, as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey

HOURS OF WORK

You will be contracted to work 64 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. You will also be required to work weekends.

Shifts can vary between:

• 7.00-15.30 (early shift)
• 8.30-17.00 or 8.45-17.15 (day shift)
• 12.00-20.00 or 13.45-22.15 (summer late shifts time can change due to evening walks)

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis. 

ABOUT YOU

Our ideal candidate will have a wide knowledge of wildlife and natural history, ideally with a specific personal interest in one study group. Previous experience of nature interpretation and of leading educational activities is preferred but not essential.

Essential requirements:

• Clean full Driving Licence
• Ability to build relationships on all levels 
• Friendly, genuine and warm towards guests and colleagues
• A wide knowledge of wildlife and natural history, ideally with a specific personal interest in one study group 
• Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with both adults and children

Desirable requirements:

• Previous experience of nature interpretation 

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 23 April 2026

Interviews to be held: Ongoing