Ranger
White Cliffs Countryside Partnership
New year, new job? Do you want to make a difference to two of the most iconic landscapes in the UK, home to some of its most precious habitats and wildlife? Then this opportunity may be for you…
We are currently looking to recruit an outgoing and positive individual to join our team and assist with the management of a range of nature reserves under our management, including Folkestone Warren, Shakespeare’s Cliff and Dungeness National Nature Reserve.
Working alongside our team of rangers and volunteers, you will undertake a varied range of tasks from day-to-day including habitat management; visitor engagement and management; infrastructure maintenance and repair; and wildlife surveying.
What we need from you
You will need to demonstrate your interest and passion for the natural world and commitment to a career in wildlife conservation. You will have excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and have experience of leading volunteers.
Applicants will need to demonstrate their experience of working with the general public in busy environments and their ability to keep calm under pressure. You may have experience of managing visitors on a busy public site.
The majority of the work involves being outdoors in all weathers and you will need to be able to undertake physical work on difficult terrain.
Outgoing and self-motivated, you will be able to work flexibly and under your own initiative as well as part of a team. You will be computer literate and hold a full, clean driving licence.
What we offer you
We provide a fun, friendly, inclusive and flexible working environment along with a range of other benefits, including:
- Benenden Health membership and Employee Assistance Program
- Opt-in Local Government Pension Scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension
- Generous annual leave provision
- A programme of Personal Development, including certificated training and learning through our experienced, knowledgeable team
- Staff Discount Scheme
Due to the nature of the role, this post requires an enhanced DBS check.
Next Steps
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Martha Noakes by email: [email protected] or by phone: 07927 588261
About White Cliffs Countryside Partnership
We work alongside the local community, our volunteers and partners to protect and enhance the wild spaces of south-east Kent so they can thrive as sustainable havens for wildlife. Through our work we also aim to give everyone an opportunity to enjoy and benefit from these wild spaces.
With the help of over 300 volunteers, we manage 14 nature reserves (nearly 1,000 ha) across south-east Kent.
We work alongside the local community, our volunteers and partners to protect and enhance the wild spaces of south-east Kent so they can thrive as sustainable havens for wildlife. Through our work we also aim to give everyone an opportunity to enjoy and benefit from these wild spaces. With the help of over 300 volunteers, we manage 14 nature reserves (nearly 1,000 ha) across south-east Kent.
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