Job reference OENV0137
Application closing date 29/08/2023
Contractual hours 35
Job title: Assistant Ranger (Conservation – seasonal FTC)
Contract type: 6-Month fixed-term until 31/03/24
Salary: £24,490 – £27,430 per annum pro-rata (inclusive of all allowances)
Location The Burnham Beeches Estate Office, Hawthorn Lane, Farnham Common, Bucks SL2 3TE
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable person to join a small but dedicated team responsible for the protection and management of the nationally and internationally recognised Burnham Beeches and Stoke Common which together consist of 750 acres of ancient woodland, wood pasture, valley bog and heath land visited by over 600,000 people each year.
As a positive team player you will be involved in carrying out a wide range of habitat and estate management operations, supervising volunteers and providing a site presence.
You will have a specific role supporting the activities of the Ranger team carrying out practical work over the winter months on a variety of protected habitats. You must be able to show an ability to be organised, a willingness to work outside in all weather and at times on difficult terrain and have the desire and tenacity to develop new skills.
Working 35 hours per week Mon – Friday only, the successful candidate will be based at the Estate Office in Hawthorn Lane, Farnham Common, Bucks SL2 3TE.
The successful candidate will ideally have relevant experience working in countryside management preferably including woodland management and working with volunteers and a relevant qualification in Countryside Management or a related discipline. A full driving licence, good written and verbal communication skills, competency in a range of practical skills both for the countryside and in the office and a commitment to Continuous Professional Development are also necessary. Starting salary will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
This role requires a Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The closing date for returned applications is Tuesday 29 August 2023 at 12.00pm.
Interviews will be held 7 September 2023.
If you think you have what is required to fill this challenging and rewarding posts please apply on line.
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Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OENV0137. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
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