Community Ranger

Essential Employment; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a Community Ranger to support local projects and enhance community cohesion. This full-time role involves working closely with councillors, engaging residents, and responding to local environmental issues. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong community engagement skills and the ability to build partnerships. The position is temporary, reflecting the organization’s commitment to equity and diversity in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement and support.
• Understanding of operational planning and performance monitoring.
• Ability to build partnerships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work with manager to define outcomes and set targets.
• Support councillors and engage in local projects.
• Provide rapid responses to local environmental issues.
• Act as an ambassador for the community.

Skills

Community engagement

Partnership building

Operational planning

Problem-solving

Customer service

Job description

Community Ranger

Community Ranger needed in Kingston upon Thames, £15.68ph

PAYE – Reference: RQ1665746

• Works with manager and colleagues to define outcomes, set targets and monitor performance, within a culture of continual improvement
• Supports operational plans to ensure that the resources within the teams are used to best effect and impact
• Builds strong internal and external working partnerships to enable the service to be delivered in an outcome-focused and efficient way
• Supports Kingston’s commitment to community cohesion and valuing diversity and social inclusion
• Uses new technologies, particularly Google, to adopt modern, agile working practices, improve customer service and eliminating paper-based processes wherever possible.
• Community & Councillor Support: Assist Councillors in their Neighbourhoods, supporting local projects, community engagement, and environmental improvements (e.g., planting, clean-up campaigns).
• Neighbourhood Projects & Partnerships: Work with services, partners (e.g., Police, voluntary sector), and stakeholders to deliver initiatives, resolve local issues, and enhance community safety and cohesion.
• Customer & Resident Engagement: Liaise with the Customer Contact Centre to address resident concerns and support vulnerable residents through community response initiatives.
• Operational & Environmental Maintenance: Provide rapid responses to local environmental issues, oversee graffiti removal, and implement the Special Cleanse Programme
• Contract & Compliance Monitoring: Work collaboratively with contractors to ensure service delivery meets required standards, addressing any issues promptly and escalating concerns to Neighbourhood Managers or Contract Officers where necessary.
• Community Leadership & Events: Act as an ambassador for the Client, support ward funding projects, and lead volunteer activities such as litter picks and action days.
• Corporate & Strategic Support: Contribute to projects across the Residents and Communities directorate, champion climate action and community resilienc
• Flexible Support Across the Directorate: Work dynamically across the Residents and Communities Directorate, assisting with service delivery and projects as needed. Participate in a rota to provide support outside core hours in response to community needs.
• Embeds equity, equality, fairness and diversity into all aspects of team working and service delivery

This is a full time role on a Temporary contact basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

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