About Us
The Country Parks Service manages a portfolio of five Country Parks, three Greenways, and two nature reserves across Warwickshire, welcoming around a million visits every year.
We’re looking for an Assistant Ranger (fixed term - 6 months) to join our team in the north of the county, which includes Kingsbury Water Park, Pooley Country Park, and Hartshill Hayes. All are managed with both visitors and wildlife in mind, balancing the needs of recreation with conservation.
The Role
As our Seasonal Assistant Ranger, working weekends and bank holidays in all weathers, you’ll be using work vehicles to travel across the parks, helping to promote and assist visitors’ enjoyment of the countryside. Excellent customer service is at the heart of what we do, and being confident and welcoming with members of the public from all walks of life is an essential part of the role. Working within a team, your duties will include:
* Practical habitat management
* Public access works
* Site compliance and safety checks
* Leading events and school visits
* Ensuring our parks are clean and tidy, carrying out routine maintenance as required
* Leading and managing volunteer groups
* Acting as a bailiff for the fishery at Kingsbury Water Park
You may also be required to work at other parks across the county and work additional hours.
Key Requirements
To be successful in this role you will need:
* Experience of working or volunteering in a country park setting
* Experience of managing a variety of habitats
* Excellent customer service skills
* Practical countryside skills including the use of hand tools, brush cutters, or ride-on mowers
* Strong communication skills and experience of leading on and providing events for children
* Willingness to work weekends and bank holidays
* Ability to work within a team and also on your own initiative
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
Additional Information
Warwickshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. Successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.
For further information about the role please contact Rachel Hextall, Senior Ranger, rachelhextall@warwickshire.gov.uk
Closing date: Monday 3rd February
Interview date: Thursday 13th February
Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.
Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under-representation in its workforce.
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