Park Ranger (Fixed term)

Newcastle City Council

Newcastle upon Tyne

Hybrid

GBP 26,000 - 34,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Newcastle City Council is seeking a Park Ranger for a fixed-term 12-month contract to maintain and improve 33 park sites across Newcastle. The role involves grass cutting, shrub work, conservation tasks, and engaging with volunteers and park users.

A full driving licence is essential, and the service operates mainly Monday to Friday with occasional weekends. The team aims to keep parks attractive, safe and welcoming year-round, with opportunities for training and progression within the Parks &

Qualifications

Experience in horticultural maintenance/park upkeep.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather.
Valid full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

Grass cutting, strimming and weed control.
Shrub, hedge and planting work.
Practical conservation activities
Litter clearance and site inspections
Responding to customer enquiries and safety concerns
Minor repairs to park infrastructure
Supporting volunteers and communities
Recording work activities and inspections using mobile tech
Acting as an ambassador for the Council's values.

Skills

Grass cutting

Hedge trimming

Conservation work

Customer service

Job description

Fixed Term 12 month contract

Join the team that keeps Newcastle's parks thriving. Do you enjoy working outdoors, making a difference in your community, and helping to care for some of the city's most valued green spaces? Newcastle City Council is looking for a dedicated and professional Park Ranger to join our Park Ranger team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving our parks, ensuring they remain attractive, safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for residents and visitors all year round.

Why Join Us?

Work across 33 unique park sites including heritage parks, nature reserves, urban green spaces and recreational areas.

Make a visible difference every day through horticultural maintenance, conservation projects and environmental improvements.
Engage with local communities by supporting volunteers, Friends Groups and park users.
Help maintain Green Flag Award standards across some of Newcastle's most treasured open spaces.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Park Ranger, you'll undertake a varied and rewarding range of duties including:

Grass cutting, strimming and weed control
Shrub, hedge and planting work
Practical conservation activities
Litter clearance and site inspections
Responding to customer enquiries and safety concerns
Minor repairs to park infrastructure
Supporting volunteers and community groups
Recording work activities and inspections using mobile technology
Acting as an ambassador for the Council's values of Proud, Fair and Ambitious, delivering excellent service to residents and visitors alike.

About Our Parks

Newcastle's parks are amongst the city's greatest assets, with four Green Flag Award-winning sites and a diverse mix of heritage, rural and urban parks, nature reserves and recreational spaces. They provide opportunities for health, wellbeing, learning, biodiversity and community events throughout the year.

Our Parks & Allotments service is based at Heaton Park and Jesmond Dene and operates primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and Bank Holiday working.

What's In It for You?