Community Park Ranger

Derby City Council; Derby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Derby City Council is seeking a Community Park Ranger to join the Parks Team, managing green spaces and supporting community engagement. The role involves working across parks and nature reserves, delivering services and events that enhance public health and wellbeing. A passion for nature and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.

Benefits

Flexible work/life balance schemes

Hybrid working options

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Team Derby Rewards discounts

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with community groups and volunteers in parks management.
• Ability to perform maintenance tasks for park facilities.
• Full, clean driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain multiple parks and green spaces.
• Support events and activities in outdoor spaces.
• Assist in conservation work with volunteers.

Skills

Community engagement

Event organizing

Customer service

Health and Safety knowledge

Landscape management

Information Technology

Job description

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Job description

Directorate: Place

Hours: 22 hours a week to include evening & weekend working

Working Pattern: 3 days a week; Sunday 8 hours, Monday 7 hours, Tuesday 7 hours

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Darley Fields Ranger base & working across all parks & green spaces across the city

We currently have a vacancy for a Community Park Ranger. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to join our team working across the city. You will be working in Derby’s beautiful parks and green spaces which are visited by over a million people each year and provide a vital role in delivering health and wellbeing outcomes and enhancing people’s quality of life.

As part of the Parks Team, you will be involved in the management of a wide range of sites including around 400 green spaces such as six Green Flag Parks, Local Nature Reserves, Children’s Playgrounds, Park Buildings, and extensive Playing Fields, supporting grassroots outdoor sport. We work with a wide range of partners, including over 25 Parks Friends Groups and the Derby Park Volunteers who undertake nature conservation work on parks two days a week.

We are seeking a hard-working team player who can work independently using their own initiative across various parks and nature reserves to make a difference for people and nature.

Skills and experience needed:

• Proven skills and experience working with community groups and volunteers, preferably in parks management, countryside, or nature conservation.
• Ability to undertake inspection and maintenance tasks, including inspections of children’s play areas, water play facilities, and management of park buildings.
• Experience organizing and delivering events and activities.
• Experience delivering excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices.
• Confidence using Information Technology (IT).
• Interest and awareness of environmental issues affecting parks and green spaces.
• Skills in landscape and habitat management.

You should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be approachable, friendly, self-motivated, and committed to high-quality service. Flexibility, willingness to perform cleaning duties, and a full, clean driving license are essential to drive council vehicles across the city.

Who We Are

At Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the Midlands. We prioritize people in all we do and offer varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about working with us.

What We Offer

• Flexible work/life balance schemes (role-dependent)
• Hybrid working options
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme (role-dependent)
• Team Derby Rewards discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programmes & Support
• Access to Equality Employee Networks (LGBTQ+, Disabled, Carers, BAME)

Next Steps

If you would like to apply, please submit an application.