Ranger

Why Work for us: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

You will be responsible for:

Undertaking practical habitat management and access work to conserve Southampton’s biodiversity and provide residents and visitors with improved access to semi-natural greenspaces.

Undertaking regular site walks of semi-natural greenspaces to provide a first point of contact for visitors and identify works required and deal with any issues.

Contributing to the development and implementation of biodiversity management plans for semi-natural greenspaces across the city.

Helping to deliver actions from the newly adopted Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity strategies.

Working with volunteers, student placements and ‘Friends of’ groups to deliver additional resources and create a sense of ownership amongst local communities.

Working with other Natural Environment Team members to deliver a comprehensive service covering ecological advice and surveying, habitat and species management, informal recreation, and environmental education.

This is a 37 hour per week, permanent, full time contract which falls within Grade 6 of the Southampton City Council’s pay grades. This will equate to an annual salary of £26, 609 – £28,770 plus weekend working enhancement pay.

The Southampton Natural Environment Team covers all matters relating to the conservation of biodiversity within Southampton and provision of opportunities for people to enjoy the natural environment. This includes provision of ecological advice to other City Council Departments, including the Planning Department, delivery of the Natural Environment section of the Green City Plan, management of semi-natural greenspace, supporting Parks Friends of groups and running volunteer activities and co-ordinating projects to improve the accessibility of the Greenways.

If this challenge appeals to you, and you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.