Countryside Ranger

Renfrewshire Council; Lochwinnoch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional council in Scotland is seeking a Countryside Ranger for a seasonal position at Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. You'll work in a team to encourage visitor engagement, deliver educational activities, and manage two popular Country Parks. Successful candidates will need a relevant HND and effective communication skills, plus experience leading groups and working with environmental groups. This role requires a driving licence. The position lasts for 6 months, subject to funding and business needs.

Qualifications

• HND in a relevant field is essential.
• Effective communication skills are required.
• Experience in leading groups and working with environmental groups is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Encourage appropriate visitor behaviour through visitor management.
• Deliver outdoor learning and engagement activities.
• Support seasonal operation of two Country Parks.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Experience of leading groups

Knowledge of countryside conservation

Education

HND in Countryside / Recreation Management / Environmental Science / Biological Science or equivalent

Job description

Countryside Ranger (Seasonal)

Based at Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park in Renfrewshire, you will work as part of a team to encourage appropriate visitor behaviour through the provision of visitor management, outdoor learning and engagement activities primarily at two popular Country Parks.

Responsibilities include:

• Encourage appropriate visitor behaviour through visitor management.
• Deliver outdoor learning and engagement activities.
• Support seasonal operation of two popular Country Parks.

Qualifications:

• HND in Countryside / Recreation Management / Environmental Science / Biological Science or equivalent.
• Effective communication skills.
• Experience of leading groups or schools and working with health / conservation / environmental groups.
• Desirable: knowledge of countryside conservation / recreation management and experience of running events.
• A driving licence is essential.

Job details:

• Seasonal position working a shift pattern of 5 out of 7 days.
• Temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 6 months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever is earlier.
• If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check (level of check determined by duties of the post). For further information, visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.