Join the team that keeps Newcastle's parks thriving
Do you enjoy working outdoors, making a difference in your community, and helping to care for some of the city's most valued green spaces?
Newcastle City Council is looking for a dedicated and professional Park Ranger to join our Park Ranger team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving our parks, ensuring they remain attractive, safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for residents and visitors all year round.
Why Join Us?
- Work across 33 unique park sites including heritage parks, nature reserves, urban green spaces and recreational areas.
- Make a visible difference every day through horticultural maintenance, conservation projects and environmental improvements.
- Engage with local communities by supporting volunteers, Friends Groups and park users.
- Help maintain Green Flag Award standards across some of Newcastle's most treasured open spaces.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Park Ranger, you'll undertake a varied and rewarding range of duties including:
- Grass cutting, strimming and weed control
- Shrub, hedge and planting work
- Practical conservation activities
- Litter clearance and site inspections
- Responding to customer enquiries and safety concerns
- Minor repairs to park infrastructure
- Supporting volunteers and community groups
- Recording work activities and inspections using mobile technologyYou'll also act as an ambassador for the Council's values of Proud, Fair and Ambitious, delivering excellent service to residents and visitors alike.
About Our Parks
Newcastle's parks are amongst the city's greatest assets, with four Green Flag Award-winning sites and a diverse mix of heritage, rural and urban parks, nature reserves and recreational spaces.
They provide opportunities for health, wellbeing, learning, biodiversity and community events throughout the year.
Our Parks & Allotments service is based at Heaton Park and Jesmond Dene and operates primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and Bank Holiday working.
What's In It for You?
- Competitive salary
- Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Up to 29 days annual leave
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Home electronics salary sacrifice scheme
- Enhanced rates for weekend and Bank Holiday working
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff discounts and benefits package
- Excellent training, career development and progression opportunities
Essential Requirement
A full driving licence is essential for this role.
Working Hours
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm
Occasional weekend and Bank Holiday working will be required.
Interested?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
John Nelson, Operations Manager, Parks,07970 623220
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Park Ranger in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Newcastle City Council
Newcastle City Learning (NCL) is an excellent employer that values communication and creativity, offering a supportive work environment where your contributions directly impact the community's educational landscape. With a commitment to employee growth and development, NCL provides opportunities for skill enhancement while fostering a culture of collaboration and respect. Working at either the Heaton Centre or Westgate College, you will enjoy a dynamic atmosphere that prioritises the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, ensuring that your role is both meaningful and rewarding.
