Ranger Gnoll Park
Job description
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week - it is essential that the you are flexible to work some unsociable hours, weekends and Bank Holidays
Location of post: Gnoll Estate Country Park, Fairyland Road, Neath, SA11 3BS
We are currently looking for a Ranger to join our team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the management, upkeep and operation of Gnoll Country Park, Gnoll Park Visitors’ Centre, and other countryside sites.
The main duties of the post;
1. Assist with the day-to-day management and upkeep of countryside sites, habitat management, footpath and cycle path management and structures including play equipment.
2. To ensure the safety of visitors to countryside sites and provide a first aid service, when required, and liaising with emergency services.
3. To provide visitor information service, including guided walks and talks.
4. Assisting with the supervision of other staff, volunteers, trainees and work placement students working on countryside sites.
5. Assist in organising and running of special events.
6. Ensure compliance with relevant bylaws.
7. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
8. Cash Collection from Pay & Display machines.
9. Any other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and designation of the post, as may be directed from time to time by his/her line Manager.
You will have experience in/of;
10. Experience of general grounds maintenance
11. Dealing with members of the public
12. Knowledge of Health and Safety priorities relevant to the role
Ideally you will have;
13. Experience of playground work/inspections
14. First aid Experience
15. Current Driving Licence
16. Current tickets in relevant machinery/equipment used in a Country Park environment
17. be self-motivated and capable of working alone with minimum supervision.
Gnoll Country Park is currently undergoing transformational change with £12M investment into new facilities and services and restoration of heritage features, with plans to develop the venue further. This vacancy presents an opportunity to be part of a team that can influence and manage this change, to achieve the ambition of a destination venue.
If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion,