Countryside Ranger

Hart District Council; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to biodiversity and community engagement! This role offers the chance to work in the stunning landscapes of the Hart District, where you'll be part of a passionate team focused on maintaining and enhancing Countryside Sites. With responsibilities that include supporting conservation efforts and connecting people with nature, this position is perfect for those who thrive in outdoor environments and have a strong commitment to wildlife preservation. If you're enterprising and eager to make a positive impact, this opportunity awaits you!

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Support for Work-Life Balance

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in land management.
• Experience with conservation grazing and livestock.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Ranger in delivering Council priorities.
• Maintain biodiverse and well-managed Countryside Sites.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Practical Skills

Wildlife Knowledge

Education

Experience in Land Management

Tools

Tractors

Chainsaws

Brush-cutters

Job description

Salary: Grade E £29,093 - £32,115

Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing biodiversity, whilst engaging with others to deliver positive outcomes for people and wildlife?

If so, an excellent opportunity has arisen to work for Hart District Council’s multi-award-winning Countryside Department. You will be part of a friendly and professional team of rangers, who are passionate about working in our beautiful landscape, to maintain biodiverse, well managed and welcoming Countryside Sites.

With a variety of areas, including SSSIs, Special Protection Areas and Country Parks, you will get the opportunity to work across several different habitat types across Hart district. The role will also support the Senior Ranger in delivering Council priorities, through increasing our profile, presence, and impact.

The Applicant

You should be:

• Enterprising, resourceful, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
• Friendly, with an outgoing personality and provide excellent standards of customer service to inspire those around you.
• Practical (experienced in the use of a wide range of relevant machinery such as tractors, chainsaws and brush-cutters would be desirable).
• Used to physically demanding requirements.

You should have:

• At least three years’ experience in a similar role in land management.
• Experience of conservation grazing regimes and working with livestock and graziers.
• A passion for connecting people with the environment and willing to share your wildlife knowledge.
• An understanding of management plans and a variety of relevant habitat management techniques.
• Experience of writing work specifications.
• Exceptional organisational planning and communication skills.
• Competent IT skills.
• A current UK driving licence.

A flexible approach to working is essential as weekend and evening hours are required.

Hart is committed to supporting and developing all their staff and creating a culture that is inclusive, innovative, and enjoyable. They support their staff in maintaining a good work-life balance.

If you would like to discuss the role, please email [e-mail].

For more information and to apply, please visit www.hart.gov.uk/jobs.