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Countryside officers manage, protect and improve the rural environment.
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays;
In this role you could:
You could work in an office, in a park or in woodland.
Your working environment may be physically demanding and outdoors in all weathers.
You can get into this job through:
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like:
You'll usually need:
You could do a college course to learn some of the skills and knowledge you'll need in this job.
Relevant subjects include:
You'll usually need:
You could start by doing a countryside worker intermediate apprenticeship or a countryside ranger higher apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You might find it useful to get some work experience before you apply for a job.
You could look for volunteering opportunities with:
You can get more details about countryside careers from the National Land Based College and Grow Careers.
With experience and further qualifications, you could become a senior countryside officer or a manager.