Job Title
Countryside Ranger
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Countryside Ranger to help deliver our ambition to manage 30% of our Estate for Nature by 2030, as part of our efforts to recover nature across Bath and North East Somerset.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver and coordinate practical conservation tasks and habitat management within parks and green spaces across BANES.
- Organise and lead practical volunteering sessions and coordinate work with contractors.
- Work with existing volunteer and ‘friends of’ groups to identify and deliver new activities that support habitat management plans.
- Establish and lead new volunteering or ‘friends of’ groups where needed.
- Collaborate with the Climate and Environment Team and the Land Management Advisor to develop and implement work programmes that meet habitat management plans and stewardship agreements.
- Maintain and install fencing and other public access infrastructure.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Experience in habitat management and use of tools required for conservation activities.
- Experience supervising and working with volunteer groups and contractors.
- Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work outdoors and manage site‑check regimes and subsequent work programmes.
- Familiarity with delivering work against prescriptions outlined in habitat management plans.
Working Conditions
The role is full‑time (37 hours per week). Occasionally weekend work may be required, with time off in lieu granted.
Contact
Keith Rowe – Service Manager, Parks and Green Spaces, or Stuart Gardner – Nature Recovery Manager.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits to ensure fair pay, flexibility, and support for a healthy work/life balance.
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