Job Description

Salary

25,183 (Pay award pending)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Countryside/Conservation

Date posted

20/05/2025

Job reference

REQ20280

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Benefits Package.doc

Directorate: Regeneration & Environment



Seasonal, Full time, 37 hours per week



The Green spaces team is seeking a Seasonal Assistant Ranger to join the countryside team based at Thrybergh Country Park. This hands-on role is vital to supporting the safe, clean and welcoming operation of the park and surrounding green spaces during our busiest season.



Key Duties include:


Carrying out site safety inspections and responding to incidents Actively promoting water safety, particularly during high-risk periods, and supporting water safety enforcement Supporting general site maintenance, including litter picking, bin emptying and basic repairs Monitoring site use and checking permits, parking tickets, and payments Assisting in the delivery of events, conservation projects and working towards Green Flag award status. Working in partnership with the police and other agencies to help deter and address anti-social behaviour, ensuring a positive and safe environment for all visitors Supporting community and volunteer engagement activities Providing assistance in emergency situations across designated sites




The ideal candidate will have:


Experience in countryside, park or green space work Sound understanding of health and water safety Strong public engagement and communication skills Practical skills in site maintenance and use of tools A proactive, team-focused approach with the ability to work independently A full driving licence




For further information about this post please contact Martin.Fisher@rotherham.gov.uk



This post involves working with children/ adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check



Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.


Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.


Until 31st March 2026 employees paid at Band D and above are subject to a temporary pay reduction of 1.15% spread out by means of a monthly deduction from each pay period over the full financial year. In recognition of implementing this temporary measure, those who experience a pay reduction will be awarded three additional days leave (pro rata for part-time).