Community Ranger

Groundwork Yorkshire Ranger team manage three country parks on behalf of the Land Trust:
Fryston Country Trails, Frickley Country Park and Rabbit Ings Country Park. The rangers are
responsible for keeping the sites safe for visitors, maintaining and improving habitats for the
local wildlife and running events for schools and communities.

The role of Community Ranger will provide support to the existing team with the practical
management on the parks as well as creating opportunities and further developing events and
activities for the local community. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has
experience working with and educating people of all ages, who loves being outdoors and has an
interest in the natural environment.

Groundwork Yorkshire – Job Description

Post Title: Community Ranger
Salary: £23,088
Duration: Full Time, Permanent
Section: West Yorkshire Communities Team
Location: Main base: Fryston Country Trails – Castleford, Wakefield
Working across 3 sites: Fryston Country Trails, Frickley Country Park and Rabbit Ings Country
Park. 
Reporting to: Senior Countryside Ranger
Responsible for: Volunteers and visiting groups.
Post hours/holidays:

• 37 Hours per week.
• 25 days annual leave per annum plus statutory days
• Flexi and TOIL system in operation

Special conditions of service:

• The post will involve some evening and weekend work, as required, in relation to events and
  activities etc.
• Full driving licence required.
• Enhanced DBS check required

Purpose and objectives of the post

• To enable Groundwork to fulfill its mission to build sustainable communities in areas of
  need through joint action, working with the community and partners to improve quality of life
  and bring about positive change to people’s lifestyles and the environment.
• To encourage the safe public use of the sites through effective community engagement and
  events.
• To assist in the management and delivery of a range of activities that meet the maintenance
  requirements for three country parks: Fryston Country Trails, Rabbit Ings and Frickley Country
  Park.

Main responsibilities

• To work with local schools, community groups and the public to develop and deliver
  innovative methods of environmental education through outdoor learning and events.
• To organise events on and around the sites to publicise and encourage greater community
  participation of the site facilities.
• To work in partnership with all local stakeholders (across sectors) who have an interest in
  the sites.
• To monitor and maintain all health and safety requirements for the sites.
• To work with the local community to develop and lead on volunteering opportunities across
  the parks.
• To undertake specific site maintenance work in line with respective management plans, to
  ensure all sites are fit for use and safe for visitors and staff.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and a friendly and positive attitude to all partners
  and community members. Manage communication skills to tailor approach to different audiences if
  required, taking account of different perspectives, personalities, behaviours and cultures.
• To assist in facilitating the conservation and maintenance of the restored colliery sites
  including biodiversity, Rights of Way, habitat management and monitoring flora and fauna.
• Maintaining tools and equipment in a safe, useable condition.
• As a small team, it is important that all staff are able to work effectively together and
  provide mutual support. Therefore, the post holder may be called upon to assist in other
  aspects of the team and organisation’s activities.
• Provide feedback and evaluate progress and achievements as required by Groundwork and
  funders to ensure that stipulated targets, outputs and outcomes are met.
• To ensure adherence with all corporate Policies and Procedures in place, in particular
  Health and Safety Policy, Safeguarding Policy and Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy,
  that may change from time to time.
• Work alongside the Senior Countryside Ranger to develop ideas for bids and funding
  applications to resource community projects and programmes.
• To liaise with the appropriate enforcement agencies in respect of any issues or misuse of the
  sites