Annualised Assistant Ranger

Wirral Council is a place where your work truly makes a difference. Employees are empowered to “#BeTheDifference” and help improve life for residents across one of the happiest and most welcoming areas in the UK. With its stunning coastline, vibrant communities, and ambitious vision for the future, Wirral offers an exceptional setting to grow your career and feel valued every day. If you’re looking for a role where you can thrive, develop, and make real impact, Wirral Council is the perfect place to apply.

About the Role: This is a great opportunity to play a hands-on role in caring for Wirral’s parks and countryside, supporting both their day-to-day management and long-term conservation. Based within the Wirral Country Park administrative area, you’ll work across sites including Wirral Country Park, Heswall Dales and the Hilbre Islands, helping to keep these spaces welcoming, safe and engaging for visitors. A key part of the role is taking a lead in the day-to-day running of the Visitor Centre at Thurstaston and the Sidings site, supporting school visits, events and activities. You’ll work closely with visiting schools, helping deliver field studies and outdoor learning linked to the National Curriculum, as well as supporting a varied programme of events throughout the year. Alongside this, you’ll carry out practical duties, engage with visitors and contribute to the overall experience of our parks and countryside.

About the Candidate: You’ll be someone who enjoys working outdoors and engaging with people, with the confidence to support school groups and deliver activities in a clear and engaging way. Strong communication skills are essential, whether you’re leading a session, responding to enquiries or coordinating bookings. You’ll bring a practical, proactive approach and be comfortable balancing a mix of responsibilities, from hands-on outdoor work to administrative tasks. An interest in countryside management, conservation or outdoor learning will help you thrive, along with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A full driving licence is essential, and you’ll be willing to operate machinery and support the safe and effective running of our sites. Above all, you’ll bring enthusiasm, reliability and a genuine passion for helping people connect with the outdoors.

This is a full-time role (36 hours, Monday to Friday including Bank Holidays), with flexibility to support busy periods and events.

For an informal discussion about the role or any queries, please contact via email at josefhanik@wirral.gov.uk. Interviews are scheduled to take place mid to late June. Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

Working at Wirral: You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start: Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave. We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people. We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, enrolment into the local government pension scheme (an excellent defined benefit scheme), immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays. We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities. Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.

If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact recruitment@wirral.gov.uk. Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies. It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances. Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.