Job Purpose:
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Job purpose/about the role
The Countryside Ranger must undertake a range of practical, site-based conservation activities.
Assist in delivering a range of environmental education initiatives for all ages.
Contribute to the management, development and enhancement of countryside sites
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
Full current UK Driving Licence
Recognised further education qualification in Countryside Management, Rural Studies or equivalent subject to at least National Certificate level.
The postholder is able to demonstrate:
1. Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
2. Proven ability to work alone as well as a part of a team, using own initiative where needed.
3. Proven ability to use a range of IT packages, including Microsoft Office.
4. Ability to walk long distances, sometimes on rough terrain.
5. Wildlife identification skills.
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We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:
6. have a disability as defined by the Equality Act (all jobs)
7. looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
8. are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
9. have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
10. are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships
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