Ranger

Salary

£26,340 – £26,472 (Pay award pending)

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Countryside/Conservation

Date posted

08/07/2026

Job reference

REQ23480

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Benefits Package.doc

Directorate: Regeneration and Environment

Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week.

Working Pattern: Rota including weekends, evenings and bank holidays.

About the Role

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Ranger to join the team at Rother Valley Country Park.

The Ranger Service is responsible for managing approximately 750 acres of parkland, supporting a safe, efficient and welcoming environment for visitors.

As part of the Ranger team, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the park, ensuring high standards of maintenance, safety and customer service are always delivered.

Key Responsibilities:-

• Carry out regular inspections of parkland, buildings and facilities
• Assist with grounds maintenance and repairs to maintain high standards
• Provide excellent customer service to visitors
• Check permits, tickets and proof of payment
• Respond to incidents and support emergency situations
• Work with police and partner agencies on safety and security matters
• Support delivery of events and activities
• Engage with communities, schools and voluntary groups
• Supervise seasonal staff and volunteers
• Open and close the park and facilities as a key holder.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience working in green space or land management
• Knowledge of environmental and recreational issues
• Experience working with the public
• Experience using hand and power tools safely
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Basic ICT skills (email, Word, spreadsheets).

You will be:

• A confident communicator
• Self-motivated with the ability to use initiative
• Flexible and able to work a rota including weekends and bank holidays
• Able to travel across the borough.

Qualifications

• NQF Level 2 (e.g. GCSE Grade 4–9, NVQ Level 2) or equivalent experience.

Additional Information

• DBS: Basic check required
• Working Pattern: Includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays; longer shifts in summer
• Uniform: Provided.

Our Values

We are Caring, Honest and Proud, and we expect all employees to demonstrate these values in their work.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Ian Dixon. Park Manager, Rother Valley Country Park, Email: ***email_hidden***.

If you are passionate about green spaces and delivering high-quality services to visitors, we would love to hear from you.

This post will have access to the Public Services Network, if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at the Basic level (unspent criminal convictions) Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.