Countryside Ranger

Job Description

Post Title: Countryside Ranger
Location: Various Locations throughout Sutherland Area
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term until 31 October
Salary: £29, - £32, per annum

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Philip Waite Tel:

Job Purpose: To compliment and provide a Ranger service within the Highland
area, to act as the eyes & ears for various Council services and to work in co-operation with other organisations, landowners and communities. The job will cover sites owned and/or managed by the Council, to promote the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and to contribute to the Visitor Management Plan.
The key role is working with visitors & residents providing on hand
communication and advice; talking with people in clear, positive, engaging, persuasive and easily understood ways to encourage responsible outdoor access.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

- Experience of working outdoors, as a countryside ranger, outdoor activities instructor, emergency services or in a similar role

- Current clean UK driving license, and access to a vehicle - You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Highland to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

- First aid certificate