Countryside Ranger - ABC12198

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Aberdeen is seeking a Countryside Ranger to engage in conservation activities and educate the community about environmental initiatives. The role requires effective communication skills, team collaboration, and the ability to manage countryside sites. A minimum UK Driving Licence and a relevant qualification are essential. This is a full-time position offering flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Commitment to equality and diversity

Support for disabled applicants

Qualifications

• Full current UK Driving Licence is required.
• Recognized qualification at least at National Certificate level.

Responsibilities

• Undertake practical conservation activities.
• Assist in environmental education initiatives.
• Contribute to management of countryside sites.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

IT proficiency including Microsoft Office

Ability to walk long distances

Wildlife identification skills

Education

Further education qualification in Countryside Management, Rural Studies or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose:

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Aberdeen

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,285 per annum / £16.64 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee's first FULL month's salary payment.

Job purpose/about the role

The Countryside Ranger must undertake a range of practical, site-based conservation activities.

Assist in delivering a range of environmental education initiatives for all ages.

Contribute to the management, development and enhancement of countryside sites

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

Full current UK Driving Licence

Recognised further education qualification in Countryside Management, Rural Studies or equivalent subject to at least National Certificate level.

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Proven ability to work alone as well as a part of a team, using own initiative where needed.
• Proven ability to use a range of IT packages, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to walk long distances, sometimes on rough terrain.
• Wildlife identification skills.

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail] .

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: [e-mail] . We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs