Salary: £33,366 - £37,035

Grade: I

Contract Type: Permanent

Vacancy Hours: 37         

Weekend Working: Yes  

Locations: Scarborough, Northallerton, Selby, Ryedale

Do you have experience of Countryside Management and Conservation work? Do you have a passion for working with volunteers?

If so, we would love to hear from you!  We’re looking for a Countryside Volunteer Ranger to join our Community Engagement and Countryside team. 

Our Service:

The Parks and Grounds Service includes management of arboriculture, horticulture, community infrastructure (such as for play and allotments), delivery of commercial services directly to customers and businesses, and extensive partnership working with a diverse range of stakeholders.

The role:  

As our Countryside Volunteer Ranger, you will manage specific sites for protection of biodiversity as well as historical and geological features. You will coordinate the work with volunteers and volunteer groups as well as supporting them to deliver programmes of work associated with site specific land management plans working to the groups’ self-sufficiency.  You will also work closely with community groups and build and maintain relationships with town and parish councils as well as division councillors and external organisations.  

This role will include some evening and weekend work (outside of normal office hours) and travel across North Yorkshire.

The posts are classified as suitable for hybrid working with an office base at one of the local Council Offices. Travel will be required across the county.

What you will bring:

To be successful you will need:      

• Experience of countryside management and conservation work    
• Experience of creating and maintaining records/populations relating to habitat protection and wildlife areas      
• Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools, including chainsaws       
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation       
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal       
• Highly organised and be able to work to tight deadlines       
• Have an adaptable, flexible and proactive approach with the ability to make decisions.

Ideally, we are looking for someone who has experience of leading and supervising volunteers, external groups and organisation however this is not essential as full training will be given.

Working for us:

When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays. Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme with a 22.6% contribution. Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££. Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus lots more… 

 To discuss the role, please contact Dan Leworthy on Dan.Leworthy@northyorks.gov.uk

 Key Documents: 

Job description.pdf
Total Rewards Brochure

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 9^th February 2025

Interview Date: 18^th February 2025

Venue for Interview: TBC

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. 

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

 North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions, we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.