Countryside Ranger - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds City Council

Leeds City Council

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Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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.

People in the UK have increasingly come to recognise the value of urban public green space, particularly its huge benefits to health and wellbeing, wildlife and the environment and in partnership Wades Charity
owners of large areas of open spaces & parks in Leeds, we have been able to partly fund the Armley & Gotts Park Ranger project for many years.

The project seeks to encourage community involvement in Armley and Gotts parks, through a packed programme of volunteering activities, school education sessions, public events, health walks, exhibitions and interpretative materials.

By building upon the relationships, we have with the local community and forging new ones we hope this project will contribute to and build support for a sustainable future for the parks and for Gotts Mansion.

About you
As a Countryside Ranger, you will bring to the role:

A proven ability to communicate with a wide range of people, including volunteers, members of the public, community groups, council officers and elected members.
A broad knowledge of horticulture and vegetable growing techniques.
A broad knowledge of fauna and flora, together with knowledge of the conservation techniques required for woodland and grassland habitats.
2 years' experience delivering the responsibilities above.
Hold a full UK driving licence.

About the role

Deliver a programme of public events, workshops and guided walks to celebrate the natural and cultural heritage of the green space.
Assist in the development of interpretation aids, including a mobile phone app, web content, information panels, leaflets and exhibition displays in Gotts Mansion.
Liaise with schools to develop and deliver natural and cultural heritage education sessions at key stages 1 and
Encourage, train, develop, promote and coordinate groups of volunteers, to help protect and promote the greenspace.
Work with colleagues, the Friends of Armley and Gotts Park and Gotts Park Golf Club CIC, in order to design and develop comprehensive improvement plan for the greenspace.

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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
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.

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How to apply

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve.

Leeds City Council is an Inclusive employer, ranked 70 on the Stonewall top 100 employers 2023 list.

We are also an Age friendly employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident leader.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job description

Directorate:
Communities, Housing and Environments

Service Area:
Climate, Energy and Green Spaces

Job Title:
Countryside Ranger

Grade:
B3

Conditions Of service:
NJC Conditions apply.

Responsible To:
Senior Ranger

Responsible For:
Volunteers

Job Purpose:
To assist in the management, co-ordination and delivery of volunteer and education activities in support of the Parks and Green Spaces Strategy

Responsibilities for Grade:

To assist in the design and development of comprehensive management plans for Parks and Green Spaces sites.
To assist in the management and implementation of ranger and visitor services in the parks and green spaces of Leeds.
To assist in the development, promotion and coordination of local groups and volunteers in the care and enhancement of the parks, green spaces and more general countryside of Leeds.
To work with managers and other staff in the service to achieve a coordinated visitor experience.
To liaise with schools and interest groups to fully utilise the educational resources of the area.
To ensure effective consultation mechanisms in order to develop the work of the Climate, Energy and Green Spaces team.
To compile and provide performance information that is accurate and timely as requested.
To represent the service at all appropriate internal and external meetings.
Proven ability to liaise successfully with colleagu