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Role Purpose
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A fantastic and exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Ranger to join the Upton Country Park team.
The multi award winning Upton Country Park in Poole is centred on the Grade II* Listed Upton House. The estate includes large areas of native woodland, grassland and wetland habitats, as well as historic Pleasure Grounds This 65.5 Ha site can be found very close to Poole, on the shore of Poole Harbour and is enjoyed by over 600,000 visitors a year.
The Ranger is a key role within the Country Park team. With a passion to protect and develop native habitats, maintain access routes and site furniture, the Ranger will lead on conservation work, engage visitors and inspire our Apprentice Countryside Worker and large volunteer team.
The Ranger also works closely with the Gardener to help maintain the Pleasure Grounds and with the Visitor Services and Catering team to provide the best visitor experience.
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Main Responsibilities
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Main Purpose
To maintain, develop and manage the native habitats and wildlife of Upton Country Park
To ensure that access points and routes, seats, bridges and other countryside furniture is properly maintained
To assist in the management of the Pleasure Grounds and other formal and informal horticultural features
To supervise and help develop the Apprentice Countryside Worker
To supervise and develop on a daily basis, the large practical volunteer group, student placements and outside voluntary groups on a daily basis
To assist in setting up and running of events including Bio blitz, music festivals and Christmas
To participate in a 7-day, core hour working rota to ensure site presence, public safety and enjoyment of the Country Park and House,
To perform on site safety inspections of the estate including Spurriers Play Park, regular site checks and tree inspections
To build positive relationships with managers, staff, stakeholders, partners, service providers and customers.
To ensure the security of UCP and its contents, including the operating of alarm systems and opening and closing tasks.
To ensure that the site is litter free and that the facilities, including Pay and Display machines and in working order
For further information and discussion, please contact Adam Butcher, Operations Officer adam.butcher@bcpcouncil.gov.uk 01202 123018
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The Ideal Candidate
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You should have:
Practical experience and skills of conservation
Experience of working with and leading a range of community groups and volunteers.
Knowledge of woodland, wetland and grassland management
- Certificate qualification (or equivalent) in conservation or related discipline.
Related training for chainsaw, brush-cutter, tractor & trailer, risk assessments – or willingness to undertake such training.
Related training for First Aid, Manual Handling and Health & Safety – or willingness to undertake such training.A friendly and approachable manner with strong commitment to customer care ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
A commitment to equality and diversity and offering fair access to all.
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About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see here
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024.
DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
