At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead teams in maintaining and conserving our beautiful coast and countryside.
- Company: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, dedicated to a clean and green community.
- Benefits: Permanent position with 36 hours per week, including weekends on a rota.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equality and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in nature conservation while working outdoors.
- Qualifications: Experience in staff supervision and a passion for the environment.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Lead Ranger – Coast & Countryside, to work in the Land Management Team, within Green Sefton at Sefton Council. Green Sefton provides our communities with a clean, green Borough across a diverse portfolio including managing internationally important nature reserves (e.g. SSSI), parks and greenspaces, trees, woodlands, play and recreational facilities, municipal golf courses and our protected coastline, beaches, sand dunes and countryside. The service delivers extensive benefits to the health and wellbeing of residents, visitors, local businesses, and nature itself.
The role involves:
- Staff supervision
- Scheduling and delegating works
- Considering health & safety issues
- General administration
- Working outdoors leading teams on a wide range of practical tasks in coast & countryside maintenance & conservation management
- Using a variety of tools, machinery, and equipment
- Supporting community and conservation volunteers
- Dealing with the public
The role sits in Green Sefton, within the In-House Operational Services Department and is based in the operational depot at Ainsdale Discovery Centre as a main base but providing boroughwide support as required.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us; our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations. We are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.
We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview. If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
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Lead Ranger employer: Sefton Council
Sefton Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the growth and development of its employees. With a strong focus on educational innovation, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while benefiting from professional development programmes and collaborative partnerships. Working in Sefton not only allows you to contribute to the future of education but also provides a vibrant environment that values diversity and encourages creative solutions.
