Countryside Ranger

Blaenau Gwent’s Natural Environment Team are seeking one individual with a passion for working in the Countryside to help deliver practical countryside improvements.

The role will involve working across the Natural Environment Team’s portfolio for the improvement of the County’s green infrastructure. This will include, amongst other duties, undertaking work on public footpath and bridleways by constructing stiles, gates and managing vegetation; undertaking work specified in management plans on local nature reserves as directed by senior colleagues; carrying out practical work to deliver landscape and environmental projects.

The successful candidate will be physically fit, able to drive and have an understanding of practical countryside management skills including operation of appropriate tools such as chainsaws and brush cutters. The post will report to a Senior Ranger who will set forward work programmes according to the requirements of the Natural Environment Team.  

Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process.

We welcome applications in Welsh, please complete

Closing Date:         Thursday 9 th May – 12:00am, midnight

Interview Date:      Wednesday 29 th May 2024