Assistant Ranger - Moors Valley

• the ability to work as part of a team and on own using their own initiative
• effective communication skills i.e. an ability to communicate with members of the public, local community groups, volunteers, partner organisations and colleagues
• the ability to resolve difficulties using diplomacy and negotiation skills

• supporting a programme of visitor engagement initiatives, including events, activities, school environmental education groups, exhibitions and birthday parties, within the Country Park
• contributing to the development of the wider team and service as specified by the Senior Ranger or Country Parks Manager
• supporting the estates team in the management and day to day operation of the site, countryside management and future projects
• delivering a cost effective, high quality and customer-focused service
• outdoor working in all weathers, weekend, bank holiday and school holiday working
• contributing to the day-to-day operations of a busy customer facing tourist attraction. Duties will include: serving customers, litter picking, inspecting facilities and responding to incidents such as lost children and first aids

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At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

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