Assistant Ranger
27,694 per year (pro rata)
Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford, Leicester
Full-time
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Assistant Ranger
Job Description
| Post Title: | Assistant Ranger |
| Grade: | D3 (£27,694) to E4 (£29,782) |
| Location: | Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford, Leicester LE6 0HE |
| Hours: | 40 hours per week (including weekend working on a rota) |
| Responsible to: | Senior Ranger & Head Ranger |
| Annual Leave: | 24 days per annum (rising to 29 days after 5 years' service)excluding bank holidays |
| Please note that this role includes a requirement to live on site at the Lodge in the centre of thepark and take part in an on-cal rota. A Service Occupancy agreement is linked to the contract ofemployment and a licence fee charged to the employee. This is based on 50% of the market rentand is currently circa £700 per month. | |
| MAIN DUTIES | |
| Training: | |
| 1. | To ensure every opportunity is taken to engage with the learning process. To expandexperience and knowledge of ranger activities. |
| 2. | To undertake any training and mentoring offered to gain experience where possible. |
| 3. | Maintain accurate record of learning and training programmes and certificates |
| Estate Maintenance and Conservation: | |
| 1. | To assist the Rangers to maintain a high standard of service and ensure that own tasks arecarried out effectively, safely and in a timely fashion. |
| 2. | Carry out a wide range of estate maintenance tasks including mowing, strimming, coppicing,hedge cutting and laying, dry stone walling, fencing and bracken control. |
| 3. | Use of machinery, tools and equipment, according to qualifications and experience. Seekhelp, advice and expertise from rangers and senior rangers where appropriate. |
| Vehicles, tools, equipment and place of work | |
| 1. | Ensure that all vehicles, tools and equipment are maintained appropriately, accounted forand put away at the end of each shift and that all breakages and deficiencies are reportedand actioned appropriately. |
| 2. | Ensure a clean, safe and tidy environment is maintained specifically within the Estateworkshop but also during all ongoing works undertaken in the park |
| Visitor Management: | |
| 1. | Provide information to visitors and respond to queries, deal with behaviour that is anti-socialor contrary to the Park Byelaws. |
| 2. | At busy times assist car park or café staff as required |
| 3. | Provide assistance to the Emergency Services if required. |
| Health and Safety at Work: | |
| 1. | Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the Trust's policies and legislativerequirements in relation to Health and Safety. |
| 2. | Ensure that you adhere to safe working practices and follow the correct procedures for thecare and maintenance of any equipment for which you are responsible. |
| 3. | To ensure safe working of volunteers. To volunteer groups working with are appropriatelytrained in the safe use of all equipment as well as the safe training and maintenance ofequipment. |
| Compliance: | |
| 1. | To ensure all work and practices are carried out to comply with relevant legislation and localpolicies and procedures. |
| Joint Working | |
| 1. | To carry out tasks as requested by Senior Rangers to support the provision of volunteeropportunities and work closely with the Volunteer Administrator |
| 2. | To share knowledge and experience with volunteers and maintain friendly and professionalrelationships with volunteers |
| Other Duties: | Other Duties: |
| 1. | Carry out any other duties appropriate to the nature of the post as directed by the Rangers /Senior Ranger. |
| 2. | To create meaningful and relevant web and media content, with appropriate support frommanagement support partner and coordination from the Senior Administrator |
| 3. | To be compliant with the Trust's Code of Conduct and Values |
Person Specification
| CRITERIA | ESSENTIAL | DESIRABLE | ASSESSMENT |
| 1.Education,Qualificationsand Training | Full UK driving licence.GCSE or equivalent in Englishand maths. | National Diploma or Degreein Countryside Managementor related subject.Experience and/or currentcertificates in as many aspossible of:Tractor DrivingChainsawBrushcutterStrimmerDry stone wallingPesticidesFirst Aid at Work | ApplicationDocumentaryEvidenceInterview |
| 2. Experience | Experience of a range ofgrounds maintenance/ estatework.Thorough knowledge andexperience of the use of handtools. | Experience in a comparableRanger role.Experience in the use ofpower tools.Experience of wildliferecording and habitatmanagement.Experience in leading andworking with volunteers.Experience of deliveringinterpretive activities suchas guided walks & talks.Experience in organisingand deliveringenvironmental educationactivities for young people. | ApplicationInterview |
| 3. Skills andCompetencies | Able to maintain effective andenthusiastic workingrelationships with colleaguesand the public.Good communication skills.Able to demonstrate goodcustomer care skills. | Able to work under owninitiative with minimumdirect supervision to deliverobjectives.Experience of driving off-road vehicles. | ApplicationInterview |
| 4. Knowledge | Good general countrysidemanagement and wildlifeknowledge.Working knowledge of healthand safety legislationapplicable to the duties of thepost.The ability to carry out riskassessments of workactivities.Good IT literacy (includingMicrosoft Outlook and otheroffice software) | Knowledge of otherrelevant subjects such asecology, geology,archaeology and deermanagement. | ApplicationInterview |
| 5. Other | Able to work on a rota systemto ensure provision of serviceto the public during openinghours including occasionalweekend work and regularevening shifts (in summer).To be prepared to workflexible hours as the seasonsor work requirements dictate.This is to include earlyopening shifts across theRanger team.A flexible approach to work(including weekend working)and a willingness toundertake other duties asrequired.An understanding of, andcommitment to EqualOpportunities and the abilityto apply this to all situations.Must be able to perform allduties and tasks withreasonable adjustment,where appropriate, inaccordance with theprovisions of the Equality Act2010. | A keen interest in, andcommitment to theBradgate Park andSwithland Wood CharityTrust and the ability torepresent the Trust.Self-motivated and able toexercise initiative, beinghands-on and happy towork as part of the team aswell as alone. | ApplicationInterview |