Careers

Working for the Broads Authority and helping to look after the precious landscapes of the Broads National Park is very special.

There are lots of different career paths within the varied work of the Authority, from Rangers and Ecologists to Press, Finance and Planning Officers.

Whether your skills lie in the office-environment, or you want to get out into the field, we encourage you to check out our current job vacancies below.

Find out more about working for us and our extensive staff benefits package, and read more about who we are and how we work.

We are open and transparent about our recruitment process. We have a policy for recruiting which includes keeping your information safe and we strive to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Current vacancies

• Broads Control Officer

  This role sits within the Ranger team which plays a vital role in educating people about important navigation and land-based issues including assisting people with safety procedures and tidal conditions, liaising with local emergency services and respond to issues concerning pollution and oil spills. This role is responsible for taking telephone and email enquiries from Broads’ users and relaying information to rangers and other Broads staff, as well as monitoring staff locations during the day and recording and reporting information collected as part of patrols.

  Closing date 14 October 2024

• Operations Technician

  We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to assist with the maintenance of the Broads National Park. The successful candidate will be confident in a range of practical skills and working knowledge, such as boat handling, use of brushcutter/chainsaw, power tools and other small construction plant & equipment. Regular team-working, often with volunteers, in wetland and remote locations, means we are looking for a highly motivated, well organised and strong team player.

  Closing date 14 October 2024

Application forms and notes

Please note that we only accept applications for advertised vacancies using the official application form. We are unable to process speculative employment enquiries and we do not keep prospective CVs on file.

If you are applying for one of our current vacancies you might find our application guidance notes helpful. You will also be required to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which helps us ensure equal opportunities for all.

What happens when you apply?

• We shortlist to specific criteria which is set by the job description and person specification.
• We hold interviews with two to three panel members, where we ask questions to explore experiences and competencies.
• Sometimes we ask for a short presentation or a practical exercise.
• We carefully choose the person we want to appoint based on their interview and experiences matched to the job requirement.
• We offer the job by telephone and follow up with a formal conditional written offer.

Volunteering

Whether you are passionate about nature and looking to get involved with the work of the Broads Authority for leisure, or want to develop a route into a paid role, then volunteering could be perfect for you.

Volunteers are an essential part of what we do and who we are, offering an invaluable resource in maintaining the scenic waterways, assisting visitors and supporting our efforts to look after the Broads National Park.

We have a number of different roles to suit a variety of needs and are often recruiting for new volunteers so make sure you visit our current volunteering opportunities page.