* Address: West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3YU
* Salary: £12,931 per annum - £14,227 per annum
* Hours: 18.46 average hours per week on a fixed rota, 950 annualised hours per year*
* Contract: Permanent
About the role
Based at East Town Park in Haverhill, you will be working within the existing Ranger Services and will be involved in encouraging the use of parks and open spaces within West Suffolk.
Duties
* patrolling parks and public open spaces on a bicycle, on foot and using a work vehicle
* meeting and advising the public in the use of the facilities
* enforcing regulations
* promoting a customer-oriented approach
* assisting in the running of events
* maintaining the protection and security of all the facilities and equipment within the parks, including flora and fauna and ancient monuments
* working with volunteers on conservation, maintenance and landscaping tasks.
Requirements
* effective communication skills
* the ability to deal with the public in a helpful and tactful manner
* an enthusiastic approach
* good numeracy and literacy
* the ability to use handheld mechanical equipment.
A good knowledge of the local area is also desirable.
Additional information
*As part of the annualised hours rota, up to 32 hours per week will be worked in the summer and up to 19 hours per week in the winter. The rota will involve weekend and evening working in the summer.
A full driving licence is required.
How to apply
Please visit and apply online via our website at: West Suffolk Council vacancy
Closing date
Closing date: 27 October 2025
About West Suffolk Council
West Suffolk Council has been rated in the top 10 councils for climate action and as a member of UK100 has demonstrated its commitment to a rapid transition to Net Zero with Clean Air in our communities. The council has declared a climate and biodiversity emergency and is committed to working towards net zero emissions by 2030.
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