Assistant Recreation Ranger

Job summary

Forestry England is a world leader in sustainable forestry and is the largest provider of outdoor recreation opportunities in the country. The nation�s forests are managed via six Forest Districts with High Lodge located in East England.

High Lodge is located within Thetford Forest which is the UK�s largest man-made lowland forest. The forest offers a wide range of places to visit with High Lodge attracting over 500k visitors each year. High Lodge provides a gateway for visitors to explore the forest and provides high quality facilities, play and heritage trails, cycling, Go Ape, catering and events.

A key aim at High Lodge is to grow and diversify the business in an appropriate and sustainable way, while attracting and engaging new and repeat visitors.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join an experienced team at a regional outdoor attraction. As an Assistant Recreational Ranger you will support in the recreation delivery and development at High Lodge, Thetford Forest. You will support with the inspections and help maintain recreation facilities to national standards by working with colleagues both inside and outside of your immediate team. You will be required to use your own initiative, engage with visitors, volunteers and contractors.

You will play a role in supporting, promoting, and helping to developing recreation facilities and opportunities.�

The successful person will be involved with events taking place at High Lodge, Thetford Forest.�

Act as site Duty Manager on a rota basis with weekend/Bank Holiday working essential. You will help to strengthen the health and safety culture as Forestry England strives to fulfil our corporate value of �Look Out & Look After�.

High Lodge�s recreation and visitor experience business plays an essential role in fulfilling the aims of Forestry England and delivering health and wellbeing for all through connections with nature in our nation�s forests.

The post holder will report to the Recreation Rangers at High Lodge, Thetford Forest.

Responsibilities:�

Help maintain a strong safety culture within the site team and ensure your behaviours match Forestry England�s values, attitudes and commitment to health and safety.Act as a duty manager which requires working regular weekends (currently 1 in 4 weekends), holidays and other peak periods. Share this role with other team members.Maintain the recreational facilities ( play equipment and cycling trails) so they provide a fun but safe experience for visitors.�Support with the onsite vegetation management planUnderstand and comply with legislation, policy and promote best practice by following relevant guidance.To support with the inspection regime to ensure safety of recreation facilities and ensure all works are conducted in compliance with our health & safety policies and suitably supervised.Use Eco-online to record accidents and near misses linked to the recreational facilities.�To support with facility statutory inspectionsTo support with events at High Lodge so they are delivered safely for the public.�To work in the information point and do housekeeping duties when needed.

Person specification

Essential experience & technical expertise:

Outdoor recreation experience�Full UK driving licence.High standards of customer service and workplace values.Competent in the use of IT systems, such as Microsoft Office and social media.A customer focused approach which enables you to effectively deal with visitors in a variety of situations.Excellent organisational and time management skills.An understanding of operational environmental, health and safety standards.Experience of working in a team.

�Desirable experience and technical expertise:

Health and Safety qualificationFirst Aid at Work�ROSPA Operation inspection course

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Working TogetherMaking Effective DecisionsManaging a Quality Service

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �24,323, Forestry Commission contributes �6,260 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of 27%

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