* Location: Elmbridge Borough Council, Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD, Surrey
Ref: CS222
Permanent
Our green spaces, commons and cemeteries are highly treasured by our residents. This is your chance to take guardianship of these much-loved facilities that are such an important part of Elmbridge life.
And what a team! You will be working with a determined and committed group, passionate about protecting and enhancing the green spaces, cemeteries and commons in Elmbridge. They know the value of these spaces to our residents, especially our most vulnerable residents.
Working within the Countryside Team you will work with the Countryside Officer to undertake habitat management and estate maintenance duties including managing countryside volunteers and invasive species control.
A skilled ranger with enthusiasm for nature conservation.
An enthusiastic individual is sought for an immediate start. Must demonstrate interest in nature conservation and possess a current driving licence.
You will be able to demonstrate that you can:
* Organise and manage countryside volunteers to carry out practical conservation tasks.
* You will be qualified or willing to take a qualification for noxious weed control.
* The post may entail some evening and weekend duties.
When you thrive, Elmbridge thrives
Elmbridge prides itself on being a learning organisation. You will have the opportunity for both professional and personal development through our talent programme and we will work with you to create a bespoke learning and development programme as appropriate to your role.
The wellbeing of our employees is vitally important to us; whether it’s mindfulness, healthy walks or mental health first aid, there are a wide range of opportunities available to you; after all, when you thrive, Elmbridge thrives.
If you would like to discuss this position informally and confidentially, please call Hamish White, Countryside Officer on 01372 474579 or Emma Campbell, Greenspaces Manager on 01372 474264.
Closing Date: 19 May 2025 at 9:00am
Please note that we do not accept CVs without an application form.
Elmbridge is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Downloads
* Elmbridge Recruitment Pack
* Job Description / Person Specification
How to Apply
Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.
To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.
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