Assistant Countryside Officer

Staffordshire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading team dedicated to preserving Staffordshire's natural beauty as a Country Parks Team Member. This role involves delivering practical maintenance works, engaging with the public, and leading volunteer efforts in the countryside. Ideal candidates will have strong practical skills, a passion for nature, and the ability to work in various terrains.

Qualifications

• Experience in habitat management and restoration.
• Strong practical focus with physical work capability.
• Current driver's license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical habitat and maintenance works.
• Patrol sites for safety and cleanliness.
• Lead volunteer work parties and assist with site surveys.

Skills

Practical countryside skills

Public engagement

Knowledge of natural environment

Tools

Forestry equipment

Grounds maintenance equipment

Job description

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary?

Our Environment & Countryside service is more than just a team – we're a force of nature! With a passion for preserving and enhancing Staffordshire's natural beauty, we are on a mission to create a landscape that inspires and captivates all who encounter it.

From enchanting country parks, copious reservoirs and sprawling greenways, we are committed to shaping a future where every corner of Staffordshire has something to offer visitors to Staffordshire’s Countryside.

You'll be based at our depot in Werrington though you will be required to work from other County Council locations as required. The Country Parks Team operates seven days a week including weekends and bank holidays. Standard hours of work are 37 hours per week worked in five days, with two (generally consecutive) rest days.

This role is fixed term for two years.

This role is G6+2L, SCP 12- £27,711 to SCP 19- £31,067

We are looking for a practical person to help shape the future of our country parks.

The role is extremely varied; you will:

• work closely with our Countryside Officers delivering practical habitat and maintenance works,
• patrolling sites to ensure they are safe, clean, secure,
• providing practical support for the delivery of events and visitor activities.

Working with the wider Country Parks Team,

• you will lead volunteer work parties,
• undertake site inspections and assist with site habitat and species surveys
• and engage visitors and stakeholders to promote the work of the Environment and Countryside Team.

You will have:

• have a strong practical focus, and be capable of extended periods of physical work. Tasks will be carried out on a range of terrain (e.g. steep slopes and wet ground) and include grassland management / restoration, heathland and woodland management, maintaining fire breaks and fencing,
• experience of using and maintaining forestry and grounds maintenance equipment and other demonstrable practical countryside skills in fencing, hedgelaying or similar.
• a passion, interest and knowledge of the natural and historic environment and some experience of engaging with the public to promote the understanding of nature conservation and heritage.
• A current drivers licence is essential and experience of driving plant and machinery would be desirable.

For more information about this role, please contact Steve Spackman, Assistant Country Parks Manger at [e-mail]

Interviews: week commencing 9th June

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