Seasonal Ranger

**Suffolk County Council, **Ipswich IP2 0UH**:

- **£24,496 per annum (pro rata)**:

- **29.6 hours per week (required to work 1 weekend day per week for which you will receive enhanced pay)**:

- **Fixed term/Secondment - for 3.5 months**

We are committed to** flexible working**, so please read the **Job and Person Profile (Docx)** to find out about the types of flexible working available for this role.

**Job Details**

We have an exciting opportunity to work as a Seasonal Ranger across multiple sites in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
- Would you like to work in an incredibly varied, challenging and rewarding role in one of the nation’s finest landscapes?
- Do you have recent experience of public engagement in a countryside setting?
- Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the environment and communities of Suffolk and Essex?

**Your role**
- undertaking a ranger style role in open countryside and at important sites for nature conservation, engaging with the public and being a positive advocate for the Countryside Code
- liaising with a range of partner organisations to address any issues which could impact the enjoyment of the area for all and ensure visitors and residents have a positive experience of the AONB. Working largely on your own, you will share your passion for what the AONBs have to offer, from wildlife watching to long distance footpaths.

A unique opportunity to spend a large part of your working day in one of England's nationally designated landscapes and become part of a small team dedicated to conserving and enhancing these special places.

**Your responsibilities**
- act as a champion for the AONB, it's landscape, wildlife and communities by influencing positive visiting
- regularly monitor activity at key destinations, reporting incidents of concern to relevant agencies for action.

**You will need**

Excellent communication skills to provide a positive welcome to those you actively engage with when you are carrying out your role. You will also be self-motivated with the ability to work alone in remote locations.

**The team**
- you will be part of a small team committed to conserving and enhancing the natural beauty of two nationally designated landscapes
- working in one of the nation’s finest landscapes, in a supportive team culture with flexible working options, this is a role with endless possibilities for you to make your mark.

**Travel and workplace requirements**

We positively encourage the use of technology to communicate, but in this role, you will need to travel to locations away from your contractual base, so you must either hold a full and current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability to meet the travel requirements of this role, please speak with the contact detailed below.

This role is mainly based in the community; however, you may also have the opportunity to work from home occasionally and you will have an office base. Please speak with the contact detailed below if you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements. #LI-Hybrid

**For more information**
- your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.

**Closing date: 11.30pm, 21 May 2023**

**Interview date: 6 June 2023**

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
- Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct._

**We offer a fantastic, inclusive working environment including diverse and active staff networks, great flexible working options and many benefits, as well as the opportunity to improve the lives of Suffolk residents.**

Benefits include:

- Performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
- The opportunity to join a large, diverse organisation, with career opportunities across our services
- A supportive culture, underpinned by our **WE ASPIRE values**:

- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Up to 28 days annual leave entitlement, plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
- An occupational sick pay scheme
- Learning and development opportunities, including a range of work-based apprenticeships
- Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
- A range of **staff networks** centred around equality groups
- Plus more