Park Ranger - City of Lincoln Council : Job Details

The City Council are looking to appoint a qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic individual who will assist the Senior Conservation Ranger to ensure that practical maintenance is carried out to a high standard whilst at the same time, the interests of nature conservation and biodiversity are thoroughly considered in our varied and vibrant green spaces.

This is an important front-line service and standards expected of staff are high. The successful candidate will be thorough and diligent in their work, with a customer-focused attitude. You will need to communicate effectively, providing information and advice to park users and other visitors acting in a public relations role.

The post is based at Hartsholme Country Park where you will assist with the day-to-day operation of the park along with the adjacent Swanholme Lakes SSSI. Duties will be of a largely practical nature but will also include assisting in the development of management plans and risk assessments, general record keeping and interacting with various outside bodies from volunteer workers though to camp site guests.

A flexible approach to working is anticipated to cope with changing priorities within a busy environment and a small team. You will be expected to have a reasonable knowledge of practical greenspace management and a demonstrable interest in conservation issues and species ID.

This is an exciting and challenging position and is an excellent opportunity to be involved in shaping the future of Lincoln's green space management.

Candidates will need to be computer literate and comfortable using Microsoft 365 and Teams. A full driving license is essential for this post.

Key responsibilities:

* To assist the Senior Conservation Ranger with management and maintenance duties on land within Hartsholme Country Park and Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve.

* To undertake caravan / campsite duties as directed by the Senior Conservation Ranger. Weekend working as directed.

Benefits we offer:

* Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.

* Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.

* Local government pension scheme (currently 23.4% employer contribution).

* Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail / supermarkets and homeware / tech).

* Health and Wellbeing support.

* Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).

For an informal discussion, please contact Ruth Simons (Senior Conservation Ranger) on [email protected]

In order to complete your application, please download and read the job description attached. You will find the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification section, so please ensure you address this in your supporting statement.

All external candidates are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and a 6-month probationary period. This role also requires a Basic/Standard/Enhanced DBS check.

As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.