What you’ll do
You will work as part of the East District’s Wildlife Ranger team to deliver forest protection and habitat conservation objectives.
Location
East District is seeking two Wildlife Rangers. One post will cover Kent and Sussex, based within sensible travelling distance of our Abbots Wood deer larder near Hailsham (BN26 6SL). One post will cover the Chilterns Beat, based within sensible travelling distance of our Wendover deer larder and office (HP22 5NF).
Benefits
- 25 days holiday a year, rising by one day each year’s service up to 30 days (pro‑rated for part‑time employees) plus bank holidays.
- STS as employee benefits scheme with discounts on supermarket shopping, hospital stays, clothing, mobile phones, other electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, Headspace wellbeing app.
- Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
- Commitment to lifelong learning through career development, including continuous professional development, supported learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies.
Selection and Assessment
The selection process includes:
- Technical skills tests: firearms handling and safety, deer management and wildlife knowledge.
- Behavioural assessment based on the following competencies: Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Working Together, Managing a Quality Service.
- Criminal record check and the government baseline personnel security standard check.
EEO and Disability
Forestry England is part of the Civil Service and participates in the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). Candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria are guaranteed an interview. The role also supports the Great Place to Work for Veterans and Prison Leaver Recruitment initiatives.
Nationality Requirements
Applicants must be able to communicate in accurate spoken English.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service has a Recruitment Principles framework that underpins fair and open competition and merit. If an applicant believes their application has not been treated in line with these principles, they can raise a complaint to the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles Office.
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