Outdoor Ranger & Volunteer Coordinator - Public Paths

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Warwick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwickshire County Council’s Rights of Way Team is seeking a practical Ranger/Volunteer Coordinator to support maintenance of Warwickshire’s public rights of way. The role involves coordinating volunteers, supervising minor works, and ensuring safety on site at Budbrooke Depot.

The successful candidate will be practical, reliable and able to motivate diverse volunteers, with experience using power tools and appropriate certification.

Qualifications

• Experience working outdoors in a hands-on environment.
• Ability to plan, supervise and support volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out practical works to open, maintain and improve public rights of way, including installing or repairing gates, stiles, bridges, surfacing and drainage.
• Plan, programme and supervise work undertaken by volunteer groups.
• Provide on-site training, instruction and supervision to volunteers, including safe use of tools and equipment.
• Ensure volunteer activity and practical works are carried out safely and in accordance with health and safety requirements and risk assessments.
• Liaise with volunteer groups, community service managers and other partners to support effective deployment of volunteers.
• Provide logistical support, including ordering, storing, transporting and maintaining tools, equipment and materials.
• Manage and maintain assets required for service delivery, including vehicles, plant, power tools, hand tools and consumable stock.
• Liaise and negotiate with landowners on access and related matters.

Skills

Outdoor work

Volunteer coordination

Safety awareness

Education

Volunteer/Outdoor work certification

Tools

Chainsaws

Brush cutters

Hedge trimmers

Job description

Warwickshire County Council’s Rights of Way Team is seeking a practical Ranger/Volunteer Coordinator to support maintenance of Warwickshire’s public rights of way. The role involves coordinating volunteers, supervising minor works, and ensuring safety on site at Budbrooke Depot.

The successful candidate will be practical, reliable and able to motivate diverse volunteers, with experience using power tools and appropriate certification.