Trainee Community Park Ranger

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Cardiff seeks a Community Park Ranger to help manage and promote public green spaces. This role includes engaging with local communities and providing outdoor environmental activities. Ideal candidates will have a keen interest in the environment and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Training in Countryside Management will be provided, ensuring you develop skills in a rewarding and supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in the environment and community engagement.
• Ability to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Openness to professional training in Countryside Management.

Responsibilities

• Engage with local communities and volunteers.
• Support the promotion of natural environments within public spaces.
• Work with partner organizations on outdoor activities.

Skills

Interest in the environment

Self-motivated

Flexible

Engaging with diverse people

Willingness to learn new skills

Job description

Cardiff is well-known as a city of parks and green spaces, and this is your opportunity to help in shaping their future as part of a small but dedicated team of Community Park Rangers to manage and promote the natural environment within our public green space network.

About the job

As a member of a dynamic team, reporting to the Conservation and Community Development Manager you will learn to engage with local communities and volunteers in supporting the promotion and management of the natural environment within parks and open spaces, nature reserves and woodlands and working with partner organisations to deliver community focussed outdoor environmental activities.

The post will be based at Forest Farm Conservation Centre, but will involve working across the city.

What We Are Looking For From You

You will need to have an interest in the environment and be self-motivated, flexible, adaptable and keen to learn new skills. You will need to be confident in engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

You will be willing to undertake a tailored programme of training to develop your skills which will include professional training in Countryside Management.

Owing to the nature of the role, the post-holder will be required to work a shift pattern including evenings and weekends as required.

Additional information

For and informal discussion about this varied and rewarding position please contact Nicola Hutchinson, Conservation and Community Development Manager on 07976011878.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

This post is temporary until for 2 years from date of commencement, with the option for a 1 year extension.

Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

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Job Category Apprentice / Trainee

Department Economic Development

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Temporary