Permanent Outdoor Conservation Assistant Ranger

Hampshire County Council; Yateley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Assistant Ranger to join the North Sites Team at Yateley Common Depot. This permanent role offers 37 hours per week and a salary of £26,018–£27,111 per annum.

You will work with communities and volunteers to care for heathlands and woodlands, carry out countryside management, site inspections, and habitat surveys. The post involves engaging visitors and schools, supporting staff and contractors, and helping deliver site management plans while ensuring

Qualifications

• Practical countryside management experience.
• Enjoy outdoors in varying conditions.
• Able to engage with diverse communities.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day countryside sites and conservation tasks.
• Support volunteers and contractors.
• Conduct site inspections and manage livestock.
• Contribute to habitat surveys and conservation projects.
• Engage with visitors, schools and community groups.
• Help deliver site management plans with health and environmental compliance.

Skills

People skills

Conservation awareness

Team collaboration

Initiative

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Assistant Ranger to join the North Sites Team at Yateley Common Depot. This permanent role offers 37 hours per week and a salary of £26,018–£27,111 per annum.

You will work with communities and volunteers to care for heathlands and woodlands, carry out countryside management, site inspections, and habitat surveys. The post involves engaging visitors and schools, supporting staff and contractors, and helping deliver site management plans while ensuring