Coast Conservation Ranger (Seasonal, 36h)

Sefton Council; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Coastal Lands Ranger for the north coastal operations, based at the Ainsdale depot. The role supports management of habitats on the Sefton Coast, a Ramsar site and SAC, requiring careful conservation practices and collaboration with volunteers and external partners.

Key duties include practical habitat maintenance with powered machinery, site records, beach car parking duties, and welfare checks on grazing animals.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out practical habitat management tasks using powered machinery for which training certification may be needed
• The ability to function effectively and efficiently within a team environment
• Working with and in support of volunteers and community groups
• Beach car parking duties, handling payments, challenging inappropriate behaviours that may be damaging to the protected site or public safety
• Keeping accurate and timely records regarding incidents, site, vehicle and equipment maintenance & inspections
• Carrying out welfare checks on conservation grazing animals and working closely with external partners

Job description

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Coastal Lands Ranger for the north coastal operations, based at the Ainsdale depot. The role supports management of habitats on the Sefton Coast, a Ramsar site and SAC, requiring careful conservation practices and collaboration with volunteers and external partners.

Key duties include practical habitat maintenance with powered machinery, site records, beach car parking duties, and welfare checks on grazing animals.