Countryside Ranger (Seasonal)(Fixed Term)(2 Posts) - GLA16199

Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Glasgow City Council in Glasgow is seeking four seasonal Countryside Rangers to help communities restore nature across the city. You will work with volunteers to identify, plan and deliver habitat projects in parks and open spaces.

The role involves site surveys, project development and delivery, with weekend work and a focus on safety and inclusive community engagement. Interviews are planned for late November 2026, with salary on a stepped pay scale.

Qualifications

• Experience working with volunteers in outdoor settings.
• Ability to engage with diverse community groups and partners.
• Willingness to work weekends and flexible outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and assessments of parks and open spaces.
• Develop and deliver community habitat projects with volunteers.
• Coordinate with local groups to plan and implement activities.

Skills

Volunteer management

Outdoor safety

Community engagement

Survey methods

Job description

Job Description

Can you help communities to restore nature in Scotland's biggest city? We have vacancies for four seasonal Countryside Rangers to join our Greenspace and Biodiversity Group to work with local communities and volunteers to identify, plan and deliver projects that create, restore and manage natural habitats in our parks and open spaces.

Working at sites across the city the role will involve site survey and assessment, project development, and project delivery with local volunteers and community groups. Postholders must be able to work well with people from a range of backgrounds and have a good understanding of how to work safely with volunteers in outdoor settings.

The posts are seasonal and are until 31 st August 2027.

The working pattern will include weekend working.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Scott Ferguson on 07384 243042.

We expect interviews for these posts to take place in the w/c 30th November 2026.

Salary Details:

Core Pay: £32,024.87 - £36,151.72

WCD Payment: £769

Non-Standard Working Payment: £908

Total Salary: £33,701.87 - £38,828.72

Please note that this pay will apply until 3 April 2027 only.

A new allowances framework will be introduced from 4 April 2027, and this post will move to those new arrangements. If appointment takes place before that date, the rate shown above will apply until 3 April 2027 only.

The post has not yet been fully evaluated, and the final evaluated Pay Level and total pay position will not be confirmed until Job Evaluation activity has been completed.

Further information will be provided to candidates during the recruitment process.

Further Information

The Council promotes flexible working, we are happy to talk about flexible working options in relation to the role, to support your work-life balance.

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to building a diverse workforce. We particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people and women for senior roles, as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Glasgow City Council aims to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, in line with the Disability Confident scheme.

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