Senior Hillingdon Ranger

Senior Hillingdon Ranger

Salary: 34824 per annum

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
• Benefits platform with discounts on retail dining and days out
• Salary sacrifice schemes for gym bicycles and nursery/childcare
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Location:Gutteridge Wood (Lynhurst Crescent UB10 9EQ) and Minet Country Park (Springfield Road Hayes UB4. Please note due to the practical nature of the role the post holder will need to work at other satellite sites in the region as required

Tenure: Fixedterm contract until 31st March 2026 with possibility of extension

Role & Responsibilities

Reporting in our Nature Recovery Land Manager youll assist with nature conservation projects on London Wildlife Trusts portfolio of nature reserves in southeast Hillingdon and engaging the local community as part of a funded project. This will involve supervising sessional staff trainees and volunteers and coordinating the work of contractors whilst ensuring that all such work is undertaken in line with site management plans and that works are delivered in a safe manner.

Youll lead volunteer and staff workdays undertaking all aspects of practical nature reserve management including assisting at two country parks run by London Borough of Hillingdon. Youll also be responsible for training trainees and volunteers in land management techniques and planning & delivering community engagement activities such as walks and talks to encourage a wider range of people to get involved with volunteering at London Wildlife Trust. Whilst it is envisaged that this post will primarily involve practical work some administrative work will be required.

• Act as a visible and active presence across nature reserves in southwest Hillingdon building strong relationships with volunteers local partners and stakeholders.
• Lead and deliver practical conservation work supervising volunteers trainees and corporate groups on habitat management tasks.
• Oversee project delivery liaising with key funders and partners such as BA and the London Borough of Hillingdon and reporting on progress and finances.
• Deliver engaging community sessions guided walks and events to encourage wider public involvement in conservation.
• Support volunteer development and training helping to build a strong and active volunteer network.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety across all sites including tools and vehicle upkeep and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with other Trust teams to deliver educational activities corporate volunteering days and promotional content.
• Contribute to conservation monitoring species and habitat surveys and assist with funding bids and project development.

(Please see job description for full list of responsibilities)

Our ideal Senior Hillingdon Ranger:

• Full and valid UK driving licence
• Demonstrable experience of planning and delivering practical conservation work on nature reserves
• Understanding of woodland and meadow management practises and techniques
• Reasonable identification skills for a range of relevant taxa and some knowledge of standard biological recording techniques
• Experience of planning and delivering community engagement activities (e.g. guided walks and talks) involving a range ofpeople from diverse backgrounds and abilities

(Please see job description for full person specification)

Closing Date: 9am 28^th April 2025

Interviews:Arescheduled to take place on 12^th May and reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates including the choice to meet online or inperson

Does this sound like you Wed love to hear from you!

Our vision is a London alive with wildlife with nature in everyones neighbourhood. To achieve our goal of inspiring everyone to help restore Londons wildlife we recognise that our team must better reflect and represent all of Londons diverse communities. Find out more about London Wildlife Trusts commitment to Equality Diversity and Inclusion here: are also committed to ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of children young people and adults at risk is at the heart of our engagement with people. Read about our commitment to safeguarding here: Experience:

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