Park Ranger Moors Valley - Work Experience

Key Elements of the Role Placement Length

• 1 to 2 weeks for Year 10 to Year 13 students (Key Stages 4/5).
• Longer placements are available for students in further or higher education.

• This placement gives you real experience in a workplace. You’ll learn new skills, build confidence, and make decisions that could help with future career choices.

• While on placement, you’ll work at Dorset Council’s award-winning Country Park, Moors Valley
• The park is managed to support both nature and people, focusing on conservation, recreation, and tourism.
• You’ll get to experience different roles, including Visitor Services, Visitor Engagement, and Conservation and Park Maintenance.

• Information Point:
  Welcome visitors and give them helpful information.
• Gift Shop:
  Serve customers, tidy, and restock.
• Cycle Hire/Adventure Valley:
  Help customers with rentals, wash and maintain equipment.
• Car Park System:
  Learn how to operate the car park system.
• Marketing:
  Assist with things like data entry and visitor surveys.
• Customer Care:
  Learn customer care skills and procedures.

• Events:
  Help plan, prepare, and organize materials for events.
• Nature
  
  Education:
  
  Assist with school and group sessions.
• Ranger Den:
  Do animal care tasks, clean, and organize the space.

• Conservation Tasks:
  Use hand tools to help with conservation tasks.
• Working with Groups:
  Assist and work with volunteer groups.
• Flora and Fauna:
  Learn about local plants and animals.
• Safety Checks:
  Help with facility inspections and safety checks.
• Site Maintenance:
  Assist with repairs and maintenance.
• Early/Late Duties:
  Help with litter picking, unlocking the Visitor Centre, and watering plants.

• Training and Safety:
  Complete an interview, induction, and training on health and safety.
• Professionalism:
  Represent Dorset Council and maintain its good reputation.
• Other Duties:
  You may be given other reasonable tasks.

• Clothing:
  Wear clothes that might get dirty. T-shirts and badges will be provided. Wear sturdy shoes (no sandals). PPE, waterproofs, and sun protection will be provided, but be prepared to work in all weather conditions.
• Working Hours:
  
  37 hours per week, flexible between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Sunday.
• Food:
  Bring a packed lunch and drinks in a bag you can carry around.
• Travel:
  You’ll need to arrange your own transport to and from the park each day.
• Mobile Phones:
  You can bring your phone but only use it during breaks for personal time.