Assistant Ranger

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading conservation team as an Assistant Ranger at Lepe Country Park, where you will engage with visitors, lead educational programs, and contribute to ecological preservation. This temporary role offers a unique opportunity to work in a stunning coastal environment and advance your conservation career.

Qualifications

• Flexible and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform conservation and land management tasks.
• Lead school visits and volunteer groups.
• Conduct ecological wildlife surveys and research.

Skills

Ecological Principles

Public Engagement

Environmental Education

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Job Reference: HCC621132
Salary Range: £24,405 - £25,430 per annum
Work Location: Lepe Country Park, Southampton
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Temporary for 12 months
Closing Date: 28 May 2025

The Role:

Lepe Country Park is a 50-hectare coastal site located in the New Forest National Park, featuring a shingle beach, conservation area, and clifftop meadows. The site includes multiple conservation designations such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC), and RAMSAR sites. Approximately 400,000 visitors come to the park each year.

Nestled on the stunning Solent coastline, Lepe Country Park offers a blend of natural beauty and history. The park features wildflower meadows, scenic picnic spots, walking trails, historic sites, an award-winning café, The Lookout, and opportunities to enjoy the coastal environment.

We are recruiting for a maternity cover Assistant Ranger role on a 12-month temporary contract. The Assistant Ranger will work with the Senior Ranger and team to perform conservation and land management tasks, lead school visits, volunteer groups, and engage with visitors. The role also involves conducting ecological wildlife surveys and research.

The successful candidate will be flexible, willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. The role requires physical activity, environmental education, public engagement, knowledge of ecological principles, and relevant protected species. Working alternate weekends and bank holidays is required, along with a full UK driver’s license.

What We Can Offer You:

We provide a flexible, inclusive, and motivating workplace that recognizes and develops talent.

This role offers a great opportunity to start or advance a career in conservation within a beautiful and ecologically significant area. If you are passionate about conservation, enjoy outdoor work, and are committed to environmental education and community engagement, we encourage you to apply.

Join us in preserving Lepe Country Park's charm and tranquility while contributing to its vibrant community.

For more details on our benefits, please see our Benefits Package.

Additional Information:

Assistant Ranger Job Description and Person Specification.

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practices will reflect this.

We promote equal access to employment opportunities and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection processes.