Ranger East

Based at East Town Park in Haverhill, we are seeking a motivated individual with knowledge of countryside management and biodiversity to work as a Senior Ranger across a number of parks and open spaces in the district of West Suffolk. You will operate from East Town Park and supervise a small team of Rangers. The new post holder will be joining the West Suffolk Green Spaces and Heritage team. The team manage a significant number of parks and open spaces across West Suffolk including: Nowton Park, East Town Park, Brandon Country Park, Aspal Close Nature Reserve and Abbey Gardens. The role is varied and will involve:

• being a point of contact for the public and stakeholders
• undertaking and supervising conservation and maintenance work
• working with volunteer groups
• carrying out patrols
• assisting in the running of events and site security.
What you will need:
• An enthusiastic approach and willingness to learn is essential.
• A full driving licence is required.
  
  West Suffolk Council has been rated in the top 10 district councils for climate action (Climate Scorecards 2023) and as a member of UK100 has demonstrated its commitment to a rapid transition to Net Zero with Clean Air in our communities. The council has declared a climate and biodiversity emergency and is committed to working towards net zero emissions by 2039.
  
  Salary: Starting £34,237 - £39,481 per annum plus excellent employee benefits package
• Hours: 37 hours per week (average) on a fixed rota, based on1929 annualised hours per year
• Contract: Permanent, holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years (pro rata if part time) plus bank holidays (with an option to buy up to 10 extra days each year subject to approval)
• generous pension scheme - contribute between 5.5% and 6.8% (depending on your salary) and the council will contribute 16.4%
• life assurance - a payment of three times your annual salary
• flexible working options to enable work/life balance
• access to a unique employee benefits package which includes discounts and cashback on supermarkets, high street shops, holidays, mobile phones, electrical goods, savings and loan schemes and many other products and services
• salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle to Work scheme, Tusker Leased Car Scheme and SmartTech (buy the latest tech products interest free and repay through your monthly salary)
• rail and bus staff discounts
• a range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives including an employee assistance programme
• discounted membership at Abbeycroft Leisure centres
• a culture of learning inspiring staff to focus on continuous learning.