Overview
Joining our team as an Assistant Countryside Ranger means you will play a crucial role in protecting and enhancing Dorset's natural spaces. You will work on our nature reserves and greenspaces, as well as manage 3,000 miles of public rights of way, including National Trails such as the King Charles III England Coast Path and Wessex Ridgeway. You will be part of a team that helps cut over 2 million square metres of roadside verges, boosting biodiversity and supporting green initiatives. You will gain hands‑on experience with a variety of tools and machinery such as ride‑on mowers, tractors, strimmers and other power tools.
What You Can Expect To Be Doing
As an Assistant Countryside Ranger, you will help maintain and improve Dorset's green spaces. Your key tasks will include:
* Managing rights of way and trails
* Habitat management on nature reserves
* Cutting roadside verges
* Vegetation management and habitat restoration
* Supporting our green asset management plan, addressing climate and nature issues
This role makes a significant difference to people, communities, and the environment. Our Assistant Rangers play a vital role in making Dorset a wonderful place to live, work, and visit.
About You
We are looking for individuals who:
* Are a hard worker, who enjoys being out in all weather delivering practical, physically demanding work.
* Have a can‑do attitude, with a strong team spirit and problem‑solving ethos.
* Care about the environment and have a commitment to conservation.
* Have relevant qualifications in countryside management, environmental science, or a related field.
* Bring practical experience in habitat management, vegetation control, and public engagement.
* Are physically fit, as the role involves outdoor work in various weather conditions.
* Hold a valid full driving licence.
* Can work with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or have access to significant information about them.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.
What You'll Benefit From
* Professional growth opportunities: access to training and industry‑standard certification.
* Supportive work environment: a collaborative and innovative team culture.
* Community impact: work on projects that directly benefit the local community and economy.
* Being part of the team that manages Dorset’s greenspaces.
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