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Title  

Countryside Senior Ranger

Reference   Ref: WARW000003803  (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors   Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location   England (West Midlands) - UK
Salary   Grade J £27,668 - £30,153 per annum: Full time – 37 hours per week
Type   Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status   Full Time
Level   Mid Level
Deadline   27/11/2017
Company Name   Warwickshire County Council
Contact Name  
Email   paulacheesman@warwickshire.gov.uk
Website   Further Details / Applications
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Description  

The Country Parks Service operates a portfolio of 5 Country Parks and 3 Greenways across Warwickshire serving in excess of 900,000 visitors a year.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and commercially aware individual to join our team, and lead the Ranger Service in the north.

The Role

As a member of the Country Parks management team, the Senior Ranger will support the development and delivery of the Country Parks business & management plans and the Council’s vision, values and strategic objectives.

You will be directly responsible for the Ranger Service and the day to day operational management and development of the parks in the north of the county.  The north Ranger team comprises 5 full time and 2 part time rangers plus seasonal staff, volunteers and contractors.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

You will be qualified to degree level in countryside or recreation management; possess an applied knowledge of conservation, recreation and countryside issues and have well developed practical countryside skills.  As you’ll be managing a variety of relationships it’s important you have strong communication skills.

To be able to demonstrate significant  experience of managing staff, volunteers and contractors in a countryside or outdoor leisure environment.

To have a sound understanding of current health & safety legislation and implementing and writing risk assessments.

Additional Information

You will be based at Kingsbury Water Park, Sutton Coldfield.

There is a requirement to be on-call for alarms and out of hours incidents for which a call out fee is paid.

A relocation package is offered.

For further information about the role please contact Paula Cheesman, Parks Manager on 01827 872660 paulacheesman@warwickshire.gov.uk

For full details of the job role and job description and to apply visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk

Ref: WARW000003803

Closes:  Monday 27th November 2017

Interviews anticipated:   14th or 19th December 2017

 

 

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