Countryside Ranger

We are recruiting a Countryside Ranger at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37 Hours
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Parc Penallta

Team: Green Spaces and Transport Services

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £31,537 - £34,434 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

This exciting post offers the right person the opportunity to shape the future of countryside facilities as they will be involved in the management and development of sites for the benefit of visitors and wildlife.

The successful applicant will need to have experience of working in an environmental background, a deep understanding of green space management, show a committed passion to the environment and be able to adopt a motivated, committed, and flexible approach to work.

The postholder will identify, plan and undertake practical work to ensure the efficient day to day management of Country Parks and other land managed by the Council.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• A Relevant Level 3 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. For example Countryside Management.
• A National Proficiency Test Council (NPTC) qualifications in appropriate practical skills.
• Experience of working with volunteers and the community in respect of country parks or sites with public access.
• A Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings.
  
  

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ben Sands on 07766953030 or email sandb@caerphilly.gov.uk

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.