Temporary Countryside Ranger - Facilities & Environmental Services
Reference no: Derbyshire 5255101
Pay Rate: £14.26 per hour PAYE
37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours
This opening assignment is for 5-6 months
City: HEANOR
The successful candidate will be required to work a daytime shift pattern of 5 days out of 7 and be able to work every other weekend.
This role requires someone who has excellent communication skills and is customer-focused. Provision of high quality and effective Countryside Services across sites and in the wider community in Derbyshire.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist with the management, maintenance, and care of countryside service sites, facilities, and public rights of way across Derbyshire.
* Contribute to specific projects and initiatives as directed by line management.
* Participate in a range of activities/initiatives to promote the countryside service and countryside management.
* Prepare reports and information, including analysis, for internal colleagues and line management.
* Undertake site inspections, prepare reports and minor maintenance schemes, and monitor contracts and report on progress as necessary.
* Undertake short-term planning to ensure projects/events are efficiently organised and that work is completed in accordance with required standards and within predetermined timescales.
* Maintain manual and electronic record systems associated with the efficient operation of the countryside service.
* Supervise assigned staff and volunteers including the allocation of work.
* Ensure financial regulations are adhered to and assist with the monitoring of budgets and resources.
Qualifications:
* HNC/HND or equivalent in countryside management or related subject or NVQ Level 3 in environmental conservation or related subject.
* Full driver’s licence.
Knowledge:
* Countryside, conservation, and access knowledge.
* Good knowledge of the use of social media such as Facebook, Instagram, etc., to promote the park on day-to-day activities.
* An understanding of project management.
Experience:
* Proven experience of visitor management/customer care in countryside/park environment.
* Proven countryside management, or wildlife and/or heritage conservation experience.
* Proven supervisory experience of multiple staff.
* Leading on the organisation and delivery of events and activities.
* Using information technology (IT) including Microsoft packages, word processing, and Excel; plus non-standard software systems/bespoke packages.
Skills & Abilities:
* Good computer skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
* Ability to work as part of a team, to follow instructions and complete work unsupervised.
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks to maintain day-to-day operational efficiency.
* Ability to work and deal with people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds confidently, sensitively, and diplomatically.
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