Countryside Ranger

An excellent opportunity has arisen to work for Hart District Council’s multi-award-winning
Countryside Department as a Countryside Ranger. The role will support the Senior Ranger in
delivering Council priorities, through increasing our profile, presence, and impact, whilst
providing safe, well managed and welcoming countryside sites. 

The Applicant 

You should be: 

• Enterprising, resourceful, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
• Friendly, outgoing personality and provide excellent standards of customer service to
  inspire those around you.
• Practical (experienced in the use of a wide range of relevant machinery such as tractors,
  chainsaws and brush-cutters would be desirable).
• Used to physically demanding requirements.

You should have: 

• A relevant post A-Level qualification and/or three years’ experience in a similar role in
  land management.
• A passion for connecting people with the environment and willing to share your wildlife
  knowledge.
• An understanding of management plans and a variety of relevant habitat management
  techniques.
• Experience of writing work specifications. 
• Exceptional organisational planning and communication skills.
• Competent IT skills.
• A current UK driving licence. 

A flexible approach to working is essential as weekend and evening hours are required.

Hart is committed to supporting and developing all their staff and creating a culture that is
inclusive, innovative, and enjoyable and they support their staff in maintaining a good work
life balance. We have adopted a new Agile Working Policy.

Interviews are scheduled to be held on site at Hart District Council Offices or on MS Teams.

If you would like to discuss the role, please email [email protected].

For more information and to apply, please visit www.hart.gov.uk/jobs.