Outdoor Conservation Assistant Ranger

Hampshire County Council; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council invites applications for an Assistant Ranger to join the North Sites Team at Yateley Common Depot. The role focuses on practical countryside management, habitat conservation, and community engagement across Hampshire's nature spaces.

You will work outdoors, support volunteers and contractors, conduct site inspections, and help deliver management plans while ensuring health and safety standards are met. A 37-hour week with a permanent contract awaits a motivated candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in countryside management, conservation, or a related field.
• Outdoor work experience in varying conditions.
• Strong communication and volunteer engagement abilities.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, independent worker with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management and conservation of countryside sites.
• Carry out practical countryside management tasks and habitat work.
• Support volunteers and contractors on site activities.
• Conduct site inspections and assist with habitat surveys.
• Engage with visitors, schools and community groups; support events.
• Contribute to site management plans with safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Community engagement

Volunteer coordination

Communication skills

Environmental education

Habitat management

Organisational skills

IT skills

Job description

Hampshire County Council invites applications for an Assistant Ranger to join the North Sites Team at Yateley Common Depot. The role focuses on practical countryside management, habitat conservation, and community engagement across Hampshire's nature spaces.

You will work outdoors, support volunteers and contractors, conduct site inspections, and help deliver management plans while ensuring health and safety standards are met. A 37-hour week with a permanent contract awaits a motivated candidate.