Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but dedicated team managing one of the UK's best wood pastures and an important heathland site in the final stages of restoration.
As an Assistant Ranger (Information), you will be involved in carrying out a wide range of habitat and estate management operations, supervising volunteers, and providing a welcoming and friendly site presence.
In addition, you will support the activities of the information service, including providing and developing information, creating promotional materials, leading guided walks, and assisting with public events.
The successful candidate will ideally have relevant experience working in countryside management, preferably including woodland management and working with volunteers, and a relevant qualification in Countryside Management or a related discipline.
A full driving licence, good written and verbal communication skills, competency in a wide range of practical skills both for the countryside and in the office, and a commitment to Continuous Professional Development are also necessary.
The role involves working 37 hours per week, with an average of one weekend in three, and being based at the estate Office in Hawthorn Lane, Farnham Common, Bucks SL2 3TE.
The salary for this role is £33,159 - £36,779 per year, inclusive of all allowances.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out habitat and estate management operations
- Supervise volunteers
- Provide a welcoming and friendly site presence
- Support the activities of the information service
- Develop information and promotional materials
- Lead guided walks and assist with public events
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work in a unique and important environment
- Chance to develop new skills and gain experience
Requirements:
- Relevant experience in countryside management
- Relevant qualification in Countryside Management or a related discipline
- Full driving licence
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Competency in practical skills for the countryside and office work
- Commitment to Continuous Professional Development