Assistant Countryside Sites Officer

WMJobs; Worcester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Holiday Entitlement

Brilliant Pension Scheme: LGPS

Professional Learning & Development

Flexible Working

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council in Worcester is seeking an Assistant Countryside Sites Officer to help manage Country Parks, Picnic Places and Local Nature Reserves across the county. The role is outdoors, practical and requires a positive, can-do attitude, plus experience with people and a valid driving licence.

You will keep sites clean and well maintained, assist with volunteering, and contribute to habitat creation and enhancement projects.

Qualifications

• Experience of countryside estate work is essential.
• Experience of working with people and a friendly, positive attitude.
• Good practical skills and a driving licence are essential.

Responsibilities

• Keep country parks and greenspaces clean, tidy and in good repair.
• Manage volunteers and support habitat creation and enhancement projects.

Skills

Driving licence

Outdoor work experience

People skills

Job description

Worcestershire County Council,

Job Title: Assistant Countryside Sites Officer

Salary: £24,976 - £26,621 per annum

35 Hours per Week

Location: Worcester Woods Country Park and at other greenspaces around the County.

Team: Countryside Greenspace Team

Permanent Contract

The Role

This is a key post within a team responsible for managing a range of popular Country Parks, Picnic Places and Local Nature Reserves throughout south and west Worcestershire. A physical, practical outdoor job, the Assistant Countryside Sites Officer will work to ensure that sites are kept clean, tidy and in a good state of repair and will also be involved in managing volunteers and carrying out habitat creation and enhancement projects. You will need experience of working with people and a naturally friendly and positive attitude. Good practical skills and a driving licence are essential. Experience of countryside estate work is essential.

For further information please contact: Rob Stevenson [e-mail]

Benefits

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?

Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 6th September 2026

Anticipated Interview Date: Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Attached documents Assistant Countryside Sites Officer (formerly Custodian) JD-PS 2026 FINAL.docx