Woodland Ranger

About the role
To ensure woodlands, planting schemes under the auspice of North Northamptonshire Council are delivered to a high standard on an agreed basis.

What will you be doing?
- To support the Tree and landscape Officer to develop and deliver woodland planting schemes, as part of the Woodland Accelerator Funding programme.
- Inspect woodlands, parks and open spaces on an agreed schedule and ensure all the necessary inspection documentation is maintained.
- Take the necessary action to isolate and report where necessary any dead, dying or dangerous trees
- Remove litter/glass where practicable, if area is heavily littered, report to environmental services.
- To support voluntary and statutory groups to develop in the long term the enhancement of the Council’s woodlands.
- To assist with the planning and delivery of special/community tree planting events.
- To assist the Tree and Landscape Officer on the operational delivery of the, Woodland Accelerator planting schemes through the co-ordination of volunteer activities, supporting the social enterprise scheme and working collaboratively with the rest of the team.
- To attract, lead and develop volunteer groups on a number of operational duties including tree planting, coppicing, and associated operations.
- To ensure all tools and equipment, including first aid kits are used correctly, stored safely and records maintained.
- To ensure safety and security of members of the public and volunteers using and working within the parks, woodlands and open spaces
- To support the Woodland Social Enterprise Scheme in becoming a sustainable venture

About you
You will have good communication skills, be able to use a range of ICT, interest in woodlands and trees

About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.

Our priorities are:

- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services

Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.

**Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.**
- We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete._

Our benefits
We offer:

- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (27 days, rising to 32 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.