Assistant Countryside Ranger

About The Role

We are looking for an Assistant Countryside Ranger to join our small team who ensure the implementation of practical work at the Council’s woodlands and informal open spaces across North Norfolk, maintaining them as high‑quality, welcoming and accessible public spaces. The team are responsible for the day‑to‑day management of these sites for community recreation, nature conservation and forestry.

• practical woodland and conservation management
• providing guidance and assistance to visitors
• looking after volunteers
• helping to deliver school, group and family events

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, self‑motivated, resourceful, adaptable to change, and able to work in a fast‑paced and often reactive environment.

You will hold a minimum level 2 NPTC chainsaw qualification and have a good standard of general education. You will have previous experience of working in a customer‑focussed environment as well as knowledge of conservation, biodiversity and woodland management.

You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, as well as being proficient in the use of IT. Problem solving, promotion & marketing skills, and the ability to carry out physical work are all requirements of the successful applicant.

Previous experience working with children and volunteers is desirable but not essential.

A flexible approach to working hours and access to transport is essential.

• employee assistance program
• discounts portal
• salary‑sacrifice schemes (bikes, home electricals and EV car leasing – available after completion of probation period)

• a good work‑life balance, with many roles following our hybrid approach to work (if the role supports hybrid working, all we ask is that you have a stable and reliable internet connection)
• 25 days’ holiday per year, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service (assuming the role is full‑time)
• access to an excellent local government pension scheme based on your local authority career average earnings

We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.