Ranger NEW Salford Council Posted today Salford £28,624 - £30,559 Fixed Expires on 03/03/2025

Salford NHS Clinical Commissioning Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established authority is seeking a passionate individual to join their Ranger Team. This role focuses on enhancing community engagement through the management of parks and greenspaces. You will be responsible for organizing activities that promote the use of these spaces, ensuring they remain safe and welcoming for all. The position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with local groups and volunteers, contributing to the community's well-being. If you are flexible, organized, and possess strong communication skills, this role could be the perfect fit for you, allowing you to make a positive impact in your community.

Qualifications

• Experience in community development and volunteer engagement is essential.
• Good communication and organizational skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support community and local groups in utilizing parks and greenspaces.
• Organize and deliver engaging park-based activities for the public.

Skills

Community Development

Volunteer Engagement

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

12 month fixed term (potential for extension)

The Ranger Team supports visitors to explore and learn about many of Salford City Council's 60 parks and greenspaces.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with experience in community development and volunteer engagement to join the Salford Ranger Team. The role will focus on supporting the community, local groups, organisations, and key partners to utilise the city’s parks and greenspaces.

Working predominantly in our urban parks, you will be involved in providing local people with a safe and enjoyable experience of their green open space. The role includes the organisation and delivery of a varied programme of engaging park-based activities for the public, as well as maintenance and care of the grounds to green flag standard alongside volunteers and the council’s grounds maintenance teams.

As part of the team, you will also help to maintain our parks and greenspaces, providing safe, welcoming places for everyone to enjoy.

You will need to be flexible, highly organised, and possess good communication skills.

This post will involve regular weekend, bank holiday, and evening work for which appropriate enhancements will be made. A driving licence is desirable.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for the successful applicant.

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