Job Reference: HCC624571
Salary Range: £27,780 – £30,564 per annum
Work Location: Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Horndean
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 30 August 2026
Interview Date: 14 & 15 September 2026
Access. Explore. Improve
Hampshire County Council is recruiting a Ranger to the Countryside Service. Joining an Area Access Team, you will undertake practical maintenance and improvements on public rights of way so that they comply with statutory requirements, are easy to use and are accessible to the wider public. To assist with developing other countryside access opportunities as they arise and to promote the use of access routes to the general public.
In this role, you will work alongside the Countryside Access Ranger Team carrying out a range of practical maintenance tasks. You will also support and collaborate with the Assistant Ranger providing guidance, sharing knowledge, and working together to deliver high-quality access improvements and countryside maintenance.
You’ll need to be enthusiastic, work on your own initiative and have a wide range of practical experience. The work will be undertaken in the diverse landscapes found throughout Hampshire, including the South Downs National Park and the South Coast.
You will be responsible for maintaining and improving public rights of way, so they comply with statutory requirements, are easy to use and are accessible to the wider public. You will assist with developing other countryside access opportunities as they arise, and to promote the use of access routes to the general public.
With a flexible approach to work, you’ll be willing to work both outdoors and in, as part of a team or on your own. You will be able to undertake the physical requirements of the role; have a basic level certification in the use of machinery such as chainsaws, brushcutters and mowers.
Our Hampshire County Council authority provides high quality public services to over a million customers. Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
Our benefits package includes a minimum 24 days holiday and also bank holidays (pro-rata) on top of your annual leave entitlement. It also includes local government pension scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.
You will have the opportunity to work in stunning countryside settings across Hampshire and become part of a welcoming, supportive team that takes pride in providing a safe and accessible rights of way network for both residents and visitors.
If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!
Access Ranger Candidate Pack
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