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Job details Job reference REQ14921 Date posted 22/08/2023 Application closing date 10/09/2023 Location Sandall Beat Community Environment Centre Salary Grade 7, \xc2\xa324,044 - \xc2\xa326,740 (Pay award pending) Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Countryside/Conservation Attachments

Countryside and Woodland Ranger Job description

Based at: Sandall Beat Wood Community Environment Centre, Doncaster

Salary details: Grade 7, \xc2\xa324,044 - \xc2\xa326,740 (Pay award pending)

Contract Type: Full-time, 37 Hours Per Week, Temporary for two years

Closing date: 10th September 2023

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post

There\xe2\x80\x99s never been a more exciting time to join Doncaster Council.

We are passionate about Doncaster - it\xe2\x80\x99s a great place to live, do business and visit.

We have plenty to shout about \xe2\x80\x93 Doncaster is the UK\xe2\x80\x99s best connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don\xe2\x80\x99t just take our word for it \xe2\x80\x93 anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an existing team of Countryside Rangers that are responsible for the management and conservation of countryside and woodland sites across the borough. The team are based at Sandall Beat Wood Community Environment Centre, Sandall Beat Wood, Off Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 5QB.

The successful candidate will be working borough wide across the Council\xe2\x80\x99s portfolio of countryside and woodland sites, with a key focus being on trees and woodland management. You will provide frontline delivery of an all age people centred service, which includes environmental education, community engagement, capacity building, volunteering opportunities, early intervention and prevention, community cohesion, diversionary and community activities borough wide as part of the Countryside Service.

You will work with other internal and external partners and to ensure that the sites are maintained to the highest possible standard. You will need to be resourceful, reliable, thorough, enthusiastic, flexible, and resilient. You will need to be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team and be able to lead and motivate others.

This post is part-funded for two years by the Emergency Tree Fund.

Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the job profile and role summary.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes. Visit our page to find out more.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 11th September 2023. It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 18th September 2023.

For further details please contact Julia Foster or Tim Newton at

Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.

This post may bring you into contact with children/adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the disclosure scheme can be found at

Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment.

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