Ranger

Hampshire County Council
Full Time
Aldershot
Posted 4 days ago

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624486Salary Range: £27,780 - £30,564 per annumWork Location: Ash Lock Cottage, Aldershot Hours per week: 37Contract Type: PermanentClosing Date: 9 August 2026 Interview Date: 19 & 20 August 2026

Help Shape Hampshire's Natural Spaces.

Are you passionate about the outdoors, wildlife, and making a real difference in your community?

Join the Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership (BVCP) and play a vital role in creating, enhancing, and maintaining high-quality natural spaces for communities across Hampshire. Working alongside local authorities, parish councils, and environmental partners, BVCP delivers a wide range of conservation and greenspace projects and we're looking for a dedicated Ranger to join the team.

The Role:

As a Ranger, you'll be at the heart of hands-on conservation work focused around the River Blackwater. This is an exciting opportunity to work outdoors, help protect biodiversity, and connect people with nature.

You'll support day-to-day site management as well as larger environmental projects, working both independently and collaboratively. You'll also occasionally contribute across wider services, including projects with the North Sites Team and along the Basingstoke Canal.

If you're ready to help protect and enhance Hampshire's countryside while inspiring others to connect with nature, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do:

Deliver practical conservation and land management work (habitat management, vegetation clearance, path maintenance, site improvements)
Support the planning and delivery of environmental and greenspace projects within an urban setting
Supervise and coordinate volunteers, community groups, and contractors
Monitor biodiversity, site conditions, and project outcomes
Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles safely
Engage with the public to promote responsible enjoyment of nature
Assist with events, activities, and educational sessions
Ensure health and safety standards are maintained at all times
Support reporting, record-keeping, and project updates
Collaborate across teams to support shared environmental goals

What we're looking for:

We're seeking a practical experienced individual who thrives working in the outdoors and enjoys working with people from all backgrounds.

You'll bring:

Experience in countryside management, conservation, or similar
Practical habitat management skills and confidence using tools/machinery
Strong communication skills and experience working with volunteers
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good organisation, attention to detail, and IT skills
A flexible, proactive, problem-solving mindset
A passion for nature, conservation, and community engagement
A full driving licence

This is a physical, outdoor role with varied and rewarding challenges.

Why join us?

Make a genuine difference every day as a Ranger, supporting local communities while helping to protect and enhance Hampshire's valued natural landscapes and wildlife. You'll benefit from a healthy work-life balance with flexible working options, alongside the security of the Local Government Pension Scheme and a wide range of staff benefits. We're committed to your growth, offering ongoing training and development opportunities within a supportive, inclusive team where your ideas are valued and encouraged to help shape the future of our green spaces.

To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our benefits package.

Join us and help create a greener future for generations to come.