Countryside Ranger

We are a friendly, collaborative, and ambitious team and with the help of the hundreds of volunteers who work with us every year, we can achieve so much in our mission to protect, promote and enhance the green spaces of Leeds.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About you

As a Countryside Ranger you will bring to the role:

• Enthusiasm to work collaboratively with communities to activate spaces
• Passion about increasing wildlife, biodiversity awareness and enhancing parks and green spaces
• Effective communication, presentation and record keeping skills
• Experience of environmental learning, countryside management or nature conservation
• Strong organisational and time management skills

About the role

• Conducting volunteer engagement opportunities whilst raising the awareness and benefits of spending time in green spaces
• Develop and promote the involvement of local groups in the care and enhancement of Leeds green spaces
• Working collaboratively with the community, Leeds City Council and funders to activate spaces

Volunteers working with the ranger team contribute approximately 14,000 hours per year across all green spaces including parks, cemeteries, woodlands and local nature reserves. We also work with over 100 local businesses helping them to fulfil their corporate social responsibilities.

What we offer you

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Michelle Glover on 0113 3788161, email [email protected] or Joe Green on 07891 270848.