Assistant Ranger

Hampshire County Council; Yateley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an Assistant Ranger to work at Yateley Common Depot. The role involves practical maintenance, conservation tasks, and engaging with local communities to protect green spaces. Candidates should have a basic knowledge of wildlife conservation and be physically capable of performing outdoor tasks. This position also includes a flexible working environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Interest-free travel loans

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Basic level certification in chainsaws and brush-cutters required.
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct habitat management tasks including litter picking.
• Perform habitat and species surveying.
• Participate in site maintenance and patrols.

Skills

Knowledge of wildlife conservation

Interpersonal skills

Use of power tools

Job description

Assistant Ranger

Job Reference: HCC622695
Salary Range: £25,186 - £26,244 per annum
Work Location: Yateley Common Depot, Yateley
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 8 December 2025
Interview Date: 9 January 2026

The Role:

The Assistant Ranger post is based in Yateley working at Hampshire Countryside Service sites across north Hampshire. This small team works closely with local communities and volunteer groups to manage and protect the nature reserves and green spaces across North Hampshire.

What you’ll do:

This exciting role will include a wide range of practical maintenance and conservation tasks on predominantly heathland and woodland sites. It will include frequent site patrols, litter picking and general site maintenance. Habitat management tasks involve brushcutting, tree removal, scrub cutting and the application of herbicides. Other duties will include habitat and species surveying, livestock lookering, running volunteer groups and delivering education sessions. The post requires a willingness to take on a wide range of support and health & safety functions including COSHH and First Aid. The successful candidate will have a good basic knowledge of wildlife conservation and habitat management techniques, particularly relating to heathland management.

What we’re looking for:

Having a flexible approach to work, you will be willing to work outdoors in all weathers both in a team and on your own. A basic level of certification in the use of power-tools such as chainsaws and brush‑cutters is essential, but training will be provided to the successful candidate for other competencies, which may include training for machinery such as tractors and mowers. You will have a basic knowledge of word processing and will be expected to use the County Council's online systems. You will have good interpersonal skills and be able to undertake the physical requirements of the role. You will be expected to work a 1-in-4 weekend rota and occasional bank holidays.

Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi‑time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts.

We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles. If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Nicki Paton, Countryside Team Manager North on 01252 870425 or 07739 050703.

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