National Landscape Ranger

Salary

£27,334 - £29,777 Grade 7 (scp 14-19)

Employment

Full Time 37 hrs per week

Join Our Ranger Team 

The Role:
As a National Landscape Ranger, you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining and conserving the beautiful landscape of Chichester Harbour as part of our ranger team. Your duties will evolve with the seasons, encompassing tasks such as maintaining access to public footpaths and cycle routes. You’ll work on practical conservation efforts ranging from bramble clearance to tree planting and nature regeneration initiatives.

Responsibilities will include leading and engaging with volunteer work parties, and collaborating with various partners on nature regeneration ventures. The National Landscape Ranger role offers a blend of land-based and occasional water-based work, ensuring a diverse and rewarding experience.

About Us:
Chichester Harbour National Landscape is one of the most important sites for wildlife in the UK. It’s also an active harbour for water users.  Our mission revolves around protecting and regenerating nature while fostering recreation and leisure opportunities. At the heart of our endeavor is the commitment to ensure Chichester Harbour remains a haven for wildlife and a special destination for generations to come.

About You:
If you revel in outdoor work and are passionate about conserving protected landscapes for local communities and visitors alike, you’re exactly who we’re seeking. The ideal candidate will bring relevant qualifications, along with experience in landscape maintenance and working effectively with volunteers. Proficiency in operating machinery and equipment is essential. You also need to have a keen willingness to learn and integrate seamlessly into our dedicated team.

Working with Us:
Joining our team means enjoying benefits such as enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme and an annual leave allowance of 32 days, inclusive of bank holidays. More than just a job, this role offers the opportunity to work amidst the stunning  setting of Chichester Harbour, alongside a supportive and passionate team committed to the preservation and enhancement of a special National Landscape.

How to Apply:
To be part of our mission to safeguard Chichester Harbour’s natural beauty, submit your application detailing your relevant experience and qualifications using the Chichester Harbour Conservancy Application Form.
Send your completed application form to recruitment@conservancy.co.uk
For any enquiries about the role please contact Richard Austin on 01243 512301.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 15^th April 2024.
Interviews will be held w/c 22^nd April 2024.