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<h4>Why Southwark?</h4>Southwark is one of London’s most dynamic and diverse boroughs - a place of energy, creativity, and ambition. We’re proud of our commitment to fairness, equality and opportunity, and we’re working every day to make Southwark a place where everyone can thrive.Southwark is a dynamic, diverse and ambitious borough, and our Licensing Service plays a vital role in supporting safe communities, vibrant businesses and a thriving night-time economy. We are looking for an organised, customer-focused Unit Support Officer to join our Licensing team and help deliver a high-quality, responsive service to residents, businesses and partners.<h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4>As Assistant Arboricultural Officer, you will support the delivery of a borough-wide arboricultural service covering highways, housing, parks and other council land. Working as part of a professional arboricultural team, you will help ensure Southwark’s trees are managed safely, sustainably and in line with best practice and policy.You will play a key role in tree surveying, work programming, contractor supervision, performance management and customer engagement.Key responsibilitiesYou will:<ul><li>Manage and inspect Southwark’s tree stock in line with the Council’s Tree Management Strategy and industry best practice, including BS3998.</li><li>Deliver and manage programmes of tree inspections, recording data and specifying required works.</li><li>Supervise tree work contractors and the in-house tree surgery team, ensuring quality, value for money and compliance with health and safety requirements.</li><li>Prepare work schedules and specifications, agree pricing, issue contract variations and manage rectification or default actions where required.</li><li>Support the delivery of Southwark’s Tree Risk Management Strategy, capturing data in the field using handheld technology.</li><li>Maintain and update the tree asset database, including mapping, works history and enquiries, using systems such as Confirm.</li></ul><h4>What We're Looking For</h4>You will be an enthusiastic arboricultural professional who enjoys working outdoors, engaging with the public and contributing to high-quality urban tree management. You will bring:<ul><li>A relevant arboricultural or forestry qualification (minimum Level 2) or equivalent practical experience.</li><li>Knowledge of arboricultural legislation, standards and professional guidance.</li><li>Experience or understanding of tree surveying, work specification, pricing and scheduling.</li><li>Awareness of health and safety requirements within arboricultural services.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.</li></ul><h4>Additional Information</h4>Benefits and more information:Salary Range (Full time equivalent)£38,637 - £44,937pa.In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.Closing date: 25/01/2026Interview date: 02/02/2026 Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition*Please note, we reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date indicated above - please apply as soon as possible - we look forward to receiving your application. Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2682652&amp;ptId=110582" target="_blank">Please Click Here For the Job Description and Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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We have an exciting opportunity available for a motivated and experienced Countryside Ranger (Recreation), to join us as a key member of the Dinton Pastures Country Park team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, Permanent Contract.&nbsp;
Based at Dinton Pastures Country Park, working across Wokingham Borough Council’s 35+ countryside, parks and public open space sites.
Make nature welcoming, safe and unforgettable. Great outdoor places don’t manage themselves. Paths wear, signs fade, play spaces age, and visitor infrastructure needs constant care to stay safe, accessible and inviting.
As our Countryside Ranger (Recreation), you’ll play a key role in delivering the day-to-day management of the facilities and infrastructure that support recreation across the borough’s countryside estate. From play areas and paths to car parks and site furniture, your work will help ensure every site feels well maintained, safe and ready for the thousands of people who enjoy our green spaces each year
About the Role
This is a hands-on, operational role focused on supporting the safe, effective and welcoming management of the borough’s countryside sites. Working under the direction of the Countryside Officer (Operations), you will help deliver the infrastructure and facilities that enable high-quality recreation across a diverse and expanding portfolio of sites.
You will oversee day-to-day maintenance and site operations, support and supervise Duty Rangers, and work alongside staff and volunteers to ensure tasks are delivered consistently and efficiently across multiple locations. The role combines practical, on-site problem solving with coordination of planned maintenance, asset monitoring and contractor-led works.
Working closely with colleagues, you will help ensure that play areas, paths, car parks, public facilities and visitor information are well maintained and presented to a high standard. You will also contribute to the ongoing development of recreation services by supporting events and commercial activity, and by feeding into longer-term planning for infrastructure, accessibility and visitor experience.
This role suits someone who enjoys balancing practical outdoor work with organisation and coordination, and who is comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day delivery while working within a clear management structure in a public-facing countryside setting.
Benefits:
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐&nbsp;A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Lead and support Duty Rangers, staff and volunteers in delivering day-to-day site operations to consistent standards.</li>
<li>Maintain visitor infrastructure and facilities, including play areas, paths, car parks, toilets, signage and site furniture.</li>
<li>Coordinate asset maintenance and contractor works across countryside sites.</li>
<li>Ensure visitor information and interpretation are accurate, clear and well presented.</li>
<li>Support service improvements, events and recreational activities, contributing to more efficient and accessible countryside sites.</li>
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Essential Skills &amp; Experience
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<li>Qualification in countryside management, recreation, land management or a related field</li>
<li>Practical experience in estate, parks or countryside maintenance</li>
<li>Strong organisational and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Experience supervising or supporting staff and/or volunteers</li>
<li>Full UK driving licence</li>
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Desirable Skills &amp; Experience
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<li>Play area inspection qualifications (e.g. RPII)</li>
<li>Experience managing contractors and planned maintenance programmes</li>
<li>Competence with machinery and power tools (e.g. mowers, strimmers, basic repairs)</li>
<li>Understanding of commercial activity within public outdoor spaces</li>
<li>Experience working with inspection, risk or asset management systems</li>
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Our Area:
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Closing date: 11pm, Sunday 18th January 2026 Interview date: W/C 26th January 2026
For an informal discussion, please contact: Simon Bartlam <a href="mailto:simon.bartlam@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">simon.bartlam@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive daily, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Countryside Ranger (Recreation)

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Agency workers click here to apply Senior Park Attendant &nbsp;REF - 2603 Scale 5 - £34,359 pa rising in annual increments to £35,892 pa inc&nbsp; Full-Time&nbsp; Permanent&nbsp; About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;&nbsp;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.&nbsp; With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Team: The Lambeth Parks Team are responsible for managing over 80 parks and open spaces across Lambeth. These spaces are a valuable resource for Lambeth’s residents and visitors, essential for their health, wellbeing and quality of life. We are proud to have 26 Green Flag Award winning parks in the borough and take pride in ensuring they remain a great asset for the Lambeth community and future generations to enjoy. Our grounds maintenance service is run in house, through Lambeth Landscapes. Lambeth is one of the most vibrant and diverse boroughs in London, and we provide services ranging from planning to schools for some 333,000 residents and hundreds of businesses.&nbsp;We all bring something different to the team. But we’re connected by a shared ambition — to make life better for our community.&nbsp;When it comes to our award-winning parks and open spaces, you’ll make your own key contribution to that. About the Role: This is a great opportunity to support Lambeth Landscapes in delivering high-quality grounds maintenance and cleansing services across Ruskin Park and various other parks, open spaces and contracted private sites. The Senior Park Attendant will supervise small front-line teams when required, ensuring work meets agreed specifications, safety standards, customer expectations and environmental objectives. The role is responsible for guiding volunteer groups, for example the Friends of Ruskin Park weekly litter pick and gardening groups. The role includes monitoring performance, maintaining equipment, implementing service improvements and digital technologies, as well as ensuring efficient and safe operations. The post holder will act as a public-facing representative of the council, managing enquiries, resolving issues on site, and supporting continuous improvement in service delivery. To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence: In this section, provide a short and concise summary of the values, behaviours, and skills needed for success. Use bullet points for specific skills, experiences, or qualifications. For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description &amp; Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact our Operations Manager Kevin Wallace at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kwallace@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">kwallace@lambeth.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on 4 January 2026 Interviews: week commencing 19 January 2026 Please cleck here to view:&nbsp;Lambeth Staff Benefits&nbsp; You will be required to undertake a Cifas check.&nbsp; Further information about Cifas can be found here&nbsp;Cifas&nbsp; At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please clickhere.

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