Are you interested in the health and management of trees and woodlands? Hart District Council is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Countryside Services team as a Trees and Woodlands Trainee Ranger on an 18-month placement.
The Hart District area covers part of the Thames Basin Heaths SPA and the Forest of Eversley Heritage area, including various SSSI's, commons and open spaces that encompass the assorted heaths, woodlands and wetland habitats around the district. The Service has three Green Flag Award sites.
The Trees and Woodlands Trainee Ranger will be part of a dynamic Countryside Services team, working to manage Hart's countryside sites for people and wildlife. Part of this will be focusing on supporting the Trees and Woodland ranger in the management of Odiham Common SSSI, Ashwell's Copse SINC (Site of Importance for Nature Conservation) and the council's wider tree stock.
As part of this post, the Trainee Ranger will be given the opportunity to undergo training courses specific to tree safety and management, gain tickets in practical conservation skills, and additional personal development opportunities.
This post will require enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and good communication skills, as well as being flexible and pragmatic. You will require a Grade C GCSE (level 4 up, new system) in Maths and English and be I.T literate.
This is an 18-month contract, working 37 hours per week. The salary grade is A, starting at £22,183.