Job Description

Stotfold Town Council is seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Town Ranger Supervisor to lead and develop the Council's open spaces and public realm operations. This is a key frontline leadership role, responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Town Rangers and contractors, ensuring that parks, play areas, open spaces, allotments, cemetery grounds and street-scene assets are safe, well-maintained and welcoming for residents and visitors.

The role is both hands-on and supervisory, combining operational leadership with practical delivery. The successful candidate will set high standards, promote safe working practices, and foster a positive, proactive and community-focused team culture.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise, motivate and support the Town Rangers, ensuring consistent standards and safe working practices Plan and allocate daily workloads, adapting priorities to meet operational demands Oversee inspections, maintenance, minor repairs and improvement works across council-owned open spaces and assets Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, risk assessments and statutory requirements Maintain accurate records of inspections, faults, repairs and asset management information Support delivery of council events through operational set-up and on-the-ground assistance Act as a visible and approachable representative of the Council, engaging positively with residents, councillors, community groups and partners Identify opportunities to improve services, standards and operational efficiency

About You

You will be an experienced supervisor with a strong background in open spaces, public realm or maintenance operations. You will lead by example, take pride in high-quality environments, and be confident managing people, assets and competing priorities.

Essential requirements include:

Experience supervising or leading a small operational or maintenance team Experience working in open spaces, public realm or a similar environment Strong understanding of health and safety and safe systems of work Practical experience using hand and power tools Full UK driving licence A positive, proactive and customer-focused approach
Relevant qualifications or certifications (such as First Aid at Work, playground inspection, grounds maintenance or plant operation) are desirable, as is experience in a local government or town/parish council setting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,412.00-39,152.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person