Countryside Ranger (Seasonal) (Full Time) (Temporary) - REN13642

Renfrewshire Council; Lochwinnoch; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a Seasonal Countryside Ranger to promote appropriate visitor behaviour and engage the community through outdoor learning activities in two popular Country Parks. This role requires an HND in a relevant field and effective communication skills, along with experience in leading groups. A driving license is essential for this position, which will last for 6 months subject to business needs and funding.

Qualifications

• HND in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in leading groups and working with environmental organizations.
• Essential driving license.

Responsibilities

• Encourage appropriate visitor behaviour at parks.
• Provide visitor management and outdoor learning.
• Engage with the community through activities.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Leading groups or schools

Working with health/conservation/environmental groups

Education

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

Job description

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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.

You must have an HND in Countryside/ Recreation Management/ Environmental Science/ Biological Science or equivalent. It is further essential that you have effective communication skills. In addition: you will have experience of leading groups or schools and working with health / conservation / environmental groups

It is desirable that you have knowledge of countryside conservation/recreation management and experience of running events

A driving licence is essential for this post.

The post is a seasonal position working a shift pattern of 5 out of 7 days.

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 6 months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier.
If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.