Country Park Ranger
Role Responsibility
The post holders will assist in managing sites in East Kent Country Parks area. The successful applicant will be based at Brockhill Country Park but will assist the Head Ranger to manage five sites across East Kent. Brockhill, Pegwell Bay, White Horse Wood Country Park's and Grove Ferry and Parkwood Picnic sites
The successful applicant will be involved in many practical aspects of management, including grassland management, meadow management, coppicing, woodland management, tree and hedge planting and associated maintenance, fencing and access works. Sites are extremely varied in habitat and landscape. You should hold certificates of competency or be willing to train in chainsaw, pole saw, brush-cutting, tractor and 4X4 vehicle driving and some other practical skills as required.
You should demonstrate knowledge and experience in countryside management as a volunteer or paid worker, have a good understanding of landscape and nature conservation management, public access & interpretation, and be educated to HNC, HND or degree level in a relevant subject.
You will be reliable and possess good interpersonal skills and have a positive attitude towards customer care. A knowledge of the countryside is important. Your health should be appropriate to the needs of the role. An ability to travel in between sites at short notice and drive site vehicles is essential.
This role is subject to holding a full UK Driving Licence.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Contact Details
For an informal discussion or should you require any further information, please contact Louis Grover 07977 703684.
About the Company
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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.
Job Description & Person Specification
- Countryside Ranger JD.pdf
Application Details
- Salary: £27,904 - £29,020 pro rata
- Contract type: Permanent Part Time
- Working Hours: 14.8 hours per week
- Location: Brockhill Country Park, United Kingdom
- Job category: Environment and Waste
- Job Reference: REF/TP/101920/15282
- Closing Date: 28 September, 2026
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The successful applicant will be involved in many practical aspects of management, including grassland management, meadow management, coppicing, woodland management, tree and hedge planting and associated maintenance, fencing and access works. Sites are extremely varied in habitat and landscape. You should hold certificates of competency or be willing to train in chainsaw, pole saw, brush-cutting, tractor and 4X4 vehicle driving and some other practical skills as required.
You should demonstrate knowledge and experience in countryside management as a volunteer or paid worker, have a good understanding of landscape and nature conservation management, public access & interpretation, and be educated to HNC, HND or degree level in a relevant subject.
You will be reliable and possess good interpersonal skills and have a positive attitude towards customer care. A knowledge of the countryside is important. Your health should be appropriate to the needs of the role. An ability to travel in between sites at short notice and drive site vehicles is essential.
This role is subject to holding a full UK Driving Licence.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!
KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.
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