Assistant Parks and Countryside Ranger

Darlington Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Assistant Parks and Countryside Ranger to enhance and maintain community greenspaces. The position involves working collaboratively with community groups and volunteers, ensuring accessibility and maintenance of parks. Applicants must hold a driving license and possess knowledge of biodiversity and greenspaces. This role offers full-time hours with flexible scheduling and various employee benefits.

Benefits

32 days Annual Leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous family leave schemes

Green Car Leasing Scheme

Access to wide range of training and development

Physiotherapy service

Confidential counselling service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings

Employee Travel Club

Qualifications

• Full driving license required.
• Knowledge of greenspaces, biodiversity, and environmental issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance Darlington’s Parks and greenspaces.
• Collaborate with community groups, volunteers, and internal teams.

Job description

Assistant Parks and Countryside Ranger (Ref: POS000505)

Salary £26,403-£26,824 per annum Salary Band £20,001 to £30,000 Post Type Permanent Hours Per Week Full time

Job and Application details

Categories Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling/ Parks
Directorate N/A Published Date 10/11/2025 Closing Date 24/11/2025

Are you passionate about greenspaces and community engagement?

We are looking for a dedicated Parks and Countryside Ranger to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing Darlington’s Parks and greenspaces.

This is a front-line role working across Darlington’s parks and open spaces working closely with community groups, volunteers, and internal teams to ensure our parks and countryside areas are well maintained and welcome for all.

The successful candidate will hold a full driving license and should have a knowledge of greenspaces, biodiversity, and general environmental issues.

This post is 37 hours per week with flexible working hours and is subject to enhanced disclosure.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-1/why-work-for-us/

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.

General Information for Applicants:

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