West Sands Ranger Service
Countryside Ranger: 37.5 hrs/week
1 Fixed Term Post (April- 31st October) West Sands, St Andrews
This is a fixed term appointment; however, extension and/or permanent contract may be offered subject to performance and service requirement.
Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 pro rata depending on qualifications & experience
We are seeking a Countryside Ranger to join our Ranger Team. The role will involve work on the famous West Sands beach supporting the management of this busy site and additionally across the entire Links estate including our coast. The range of work is diverse, focusing on dealing with site and visitor management, community engagement, ecological surveying, public events, and educational and volunteer groups.
The post is based on West Sands covering the beach, St Andrews Links golf courses, and coastline. Weekend rota work is part of the shift programme.
Qualifications and Background
The successful candidate will have a good knowledge and interest in the countryside and will have experience in the practical and theoretical work of countryside management through relevant academic qualifications and experience. They will demonstrate an excellent ability to communicate easily with a wide range of people.
* Countryside Management HNC or equivalent and/or working experience in a recognised countryside role and/or previous experience of being a ranger or countryside professional.
* A current full driving licence suitable for use in the UK is essential.
* A current first aid certificate.
* Educational and group leading experience.
* Good level of fitness required.
Benefits
* Pension scheme enrolment - All our eligible team members are auto-enrolled into a pension scheme; with a team member contribution of 5%, we offer an enhanced and competitive employer contribution of 12%.
* Links golf ticket for our team.
* Discount in our shops, food and drink venues, and Golf Academy.
* Eligible for discretionary, non-contractual bonus scheme.
* Eligible for the team’s Travel to the Work Support Scheme.
* Enhanced maternity pay to all eligible team members.
* Annual leave: 31 days per annum pro rata including public holidays on appointment, increasing to 35 days after 4 years of continuous service.
* Recommend a friend to work with us and receive a £200 voucher to spend across The Links.
* Cycle to work scheme through salary exchange, enables you to purchase a bicycle and relevant equipment.
* Full uniform and PPE provided.
* In House Development Opportunities.
For full details and to apply, please click here.
Closing date: 21st February
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