Countryside Rangers

This role is open to full time part time and job share applications all of which will be assessed equally.

Join our team

We are looking for two Seasonal Rangers to join our Public Realm Team helping to protect manage and enhance our countryside sites while ensuring they remain safe welcoming and enjoyable for all visitors.

If you share our valuesand you are motivated to make a difference for our residents clients and communities we would love to hear from you.

About the Public Realm Team

The Public Realm Team are responsible for the day-to-day management of the District Councils countryside sites parks and open spaces. These include recreational sites local nature reserves parks and smaller picnic areas.

In addition the Team is responsible for Council owned play areas management of the Councils tree stock routine grounds maintenance on roadside verges and open spaces within Council housing areas as well as keeping the districts clean through litter collection mechanical sweeping and removing fly tips.

About the role

You will play a vital hands-on role in the day-to-day management of parks open spaces and nature reserves working outdoors in all weathers and having a positive visible presence on site.

Key responsibilities

• Supervising and welcoming visitors to countryside sites promoting responsible use and site rules
• Carrying out practical countryside management including vegetation management litter picking minor repairs and habitat improvement works
• Patrolling sites on foot and travelling between locations as required
• Monitoring site safety undertaking basic risk assessments and reporting issues
• Supporting biodiversity conservation and site improvement projects
• Working with colleagues contractors and volunteers to maintain high standards across sites

This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week (pattern to be agreed) including weekend and bank holiday working.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working outdoors and has a genuine interest in the natural environment
• Has experience in practical countryside grounds environmental or outdoor work (or the willingness to learn)
• Can communicate confidently and courteously with members of the public
• Is reliable proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Holds a full clean driving licence and is comfortable driving between sites
• has an awareness of Health and Safety at Work Act practice and responsibility.
• is computer literatewith the ability to use email and mobile devices

• can maintain accurate work records.

A relevant qualification (or equivalent experience) in countryside management conservation or a related field would be desirable.

About us

At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live work visit and invest in.

We serve around 200000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public private and voluntary sectors.

We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work with:

• 60 conservation areas
• two National Landscapes
• many picturesque market towns

It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year rising to 31 days after 5 years).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Private Health Care Options.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting).
• Great learning and development opportunities.

For more information visit ourEmployee Benefits page.

Our ways of working

We believe work is what we do not just where we go.

We work in a hybrid way with a mix of office home and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration helping our teams to thrive.

We are committed to equality diversity and inclusion providing opportunity and ambition for all supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents.

For more information

For more information or to arrange an informal discussion about this role please email

Please read theJob Description and Person before applying for this job opportunity.

Closing date: 5.00pm 19 May 2026.

How to apply

Please ensure your:

• application form is fully completed including employment and education history
• supporting statement clearly addresses how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.