Casual Ranger

Do you have a passion for the great outdoors? Do you enjoy a practical role and working with people? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you in our Fisheries Team as a part time Ranger

**What you'll do**:
As a Ranger you will provide fishing and recreation services for the public, as well as playing a key part in the smooth running of the reservoirs. Alongside this you will support the team delivering Wessex Water fisheries, which includes, fish stocking, banking permit money, assisting scientific and environmental projects and maintaining the reservoir grounds and public spaces to an excellent standard.

Activities will include:

- Helping to maintain safe and welcoming visitor spaces
- Supporting coarse and game fishing
- Supporting Wessex Water Education and Community events
- Regularly liaising with local stakeholders and visitors at reservoirs
- Working with community groups and charities
- Helping to support public events, tours, competitions and other activities

Please note this is not your usual nine to five job, during the summer months you will be working extended hours to assist reservoir users including evenings, split shifts and occasional weekends.

**What you'll need**:
To be successful you will be a highly motivated, able to work independently and be confident dealing with members of the public. You will need to be physically fit and happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including practical grounds maintenance and use of machinery (training provided).

In addition, you will:

- Have a proven track record of working in land management, conservation and/or fisheries.
- Possess excellent customer service skills.
- Hold a Full UK driving licence.

Desirable experience:

- Previous training and qualifications using strimmers, brush cutters, ride on mowers and chainsaws.
- Leisure facility management - maintaining sports grounds, buildings, equipment, estates, etc.
- Be an active angler in any discipline.

**What you'll receive**:

- Total pension contributions up to 20%.
- Career progression and professional development opportunities.
- 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
- The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
- A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
- Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
- A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
- Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
- One paid volunteering day each year.
- Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
- An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
- Support from mental health first aiders.
- A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

**Who we are**:
We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.

The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.

We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.