Job Description:

Job information Assistant Ranger from the Company Dorset Councils, this latest Assistant Ranger job vacancy is located in the city Blandford Forum DT AS located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Administration field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

Joining our team as an Assistant Countryside Ranger means you'll play a crucial role in protecting and enhancing Dorset's natural spaces. You'll be part of a team that helps cut over 2 million square meters of roadside verges, boosting biodiversity and supporting green initiatives. You'll work on our nature reserves and greenspaces, as well as manage 3,000 miles of public rights of way, including National Trails like the King Charles III England Coast Path. You'll gain hands-on experience with a variety of tools and machinery such as ride on mowers, tractors, strimmer's and other power tools.

You'll benefit from:

• Professional Growth Opportunities: Access to training and industry-standard certification.
• Supportive Work Environment: A collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Community Impact: Work on projects that directly benefit the local community and economy.
• Being part of the team that manages Dorset's greenspaces

What you can expect to be doing:

As an Assistant Countryside Ranger, you'll help maintain and improve Dorset's green spaces. Your key tasks will include:

• Cutting roadside verges
• Managing rights of way and trails
• Habitat management on nature reserves

You'll also work on vegetation management, habitat restoration. Additionally, you'll support our green asset management plan, addressing climate and nature issues. This role makes a significant difference to people, communities, and the environment. Our Assistant Rangers play a vital role in making Dorset a wonderful place to live, work, and visit.

About you:

We are looking for individuals who:

• Is a hard worker, who enjoys being out an all-weather delivering practical, physically demanding work.
• Has a can-do attitude, with a strong team, and problem-solving ethos.
• Care about the environment and have a commitment to conservation
• Have relevant qualifications in countryside management, environmental science, or a related field
• Bring practical experience in habitat management, vegetation control, and public engagement
• Are physically fit, as the role involves outdoor work in various weather conditions
• Hold a valid driving license

This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.

If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

If you would like to discuss the roles please contact Graham Stanley - 01258 456970 Keywords : Blandford Forum jobs
Closed Date : 2026-01-11