Seasonal Countryside Ranger

Strateon; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking four seasonal Countryside Rangers in Glasgow to work with local communities and volunteers on projects that restore natural habitats in parks and open spaces. This role entails site surveys, project development, and coordinating with volunteers. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and a good understanding of outdoor safety. The positions last 24 weeks from October 2025 to March 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with people from a range of backgrounds and cultures.
• Good understanding of how to work safely with volunteers in outdoor settings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site survey and assessment with local volunteers.
• Coordinate activities with volunteers to achieve project goals.

Skills

Ability to work well with people

Understanding of safe practices outdoors

Job description

Overview

Can you help communities to restore nature in Scotland's biggest city? We have vacancies for four seasonal Countryside Rangers to join our Greenspace and Biodiversity Group to work with local communities and volunteers to identify, plan and deliver projects that create, restore and manage natural habitats in our parks and open spaces.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site survey and assessment, project development and project delivery with local volunteers and community groups.
• Work at sites across the city and coordinate activities with volunteers to achieve project goals.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Ability to work well with people from a range of backgrounds and cultures.
• Good understanding of how to work safely with volunteers in outdoor settings.
• Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.

Employment Details

The posts are seasonal and are for 24 weeks between October 2025 and March 2026. The working pattern will include weekend working.

Interviews & Contacts

For questions about the role, please contact Scott Ferguson. Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 6 October 2025.

Application Packs

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Further Information

Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts. For more information, see GCC Job Evaluation and the GCC HR Policies on the official website.

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