Two exciting opportunities have become available to work within the Countryside Ranger Service, as members of the wider Green Infrastructure team. These full-time post holders will manage a number of countryside facilities across the borough, balancing the needs and benefits of ecology and visitors. One post will be based out of Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve near Holmes Chapel, and one post will be based out of Oakwood Farm, Styal, near Wilmslow.
About you
A good knowledge and experience of delivering current best practice conservation and visitor management will be expected from the postholders.
The post holders will require the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and members of the public, the ability to plan and manage their own workload (with support and direction from the manager), excellent record keeping, the development, implementation and recording of Health and Safety practices and recording, as specified.
The successful candidates will be able to work confidently alone but also enjoy working as part of a team. Good communication, visitor management and engagement skills will also be important for the postholders to deliver the outcomes of the role.
The positions are full time (37 hours) per week – a rota operates within the team to ensure 7-day cover, equating working about 1 weekend in 4, including bank holidays, for which an enhancement is paid.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience in countryside recreation and nature conservation site management;
- Experience in the procurement and management of contractors;
- Experience in leading, managing, motivating and supervising volunteers;
- A high degree of interpersonal skills and the ability to converse at ease with our visitors and stakeholders;
- The ability to work independently and as part of a small team; and,
- A flexible approach to work.
To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.
In return we are able to offer:
- Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
- Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
- Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
- White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
- Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
- Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
- Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
- Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
- Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
- Off-Peak Racket Sports
- Athletics Tracks
- Sauna/Steam/Spa
Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!
Organisation
Cheshire East Council
Location
Holmes Chapel, Wilmslow
Job Category
Environmental and Public Services
Salary Min
£31,537 per annum
Salary Max
£34,434 per annum
Employment Type
Permanent
Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.
We are working for a brighter future – together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.
If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.
Applicants should ensure all sections of the application form are completed as failure to do so will result in their application being rejected. Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however, please do not be discouraged from applying again.
If you would like to have a brief informal chat please contact Jim Middlemass, Countryside Manager, via [email protected].
For any technical enquiries please email [email protected]
Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.
