Overview
Based at Ham Hill, an Iron Age Hillfort in South Somerset. This full-time permanent role involves working some evenings and weekends to deliver or assist with the delivery of public events and engagement activities. Salary is £25,989 - £28,142 per annum for 37 hours/week. 25 days annual leave.
What you will be doing
* Practical site maintenance
* Habitat management & biodiversity improvement works
* Working with volunteers in a variety of roles
* Working alongside the Community Ranger to deliver the Activity Plan for the Heritage Fund project, including public events, community groups and schools visits
This role is a permanent position joining our existing team of Rangers and the Community Ranger to manage Ham Hill, a Green Flag & Green Heritage Award winning country park, centered around Britain’s largest Iron Age hillfort. It supports a two-year £3 million National Lottery Heritage Fund project: “Uncovering Ham Hill’s past for its future.” In the remaining two years, the role will help the Community Ranger deliver the Activity Plan for the project and will later become more practical, supporting conservation and land management, as well as continuing to support public engagement activities across the site and at the new Visitor Centre.
You’ll work as part of the Ham Hill team to provide the best outcome for nature and wildlife, while ensuring visitors have a great experience and learn something new.
Experience or qualifications needed
* A relevant qualification at NVQ or above in Environmental Conservation or similar
* Practical conservation experience, including use of hand and power tools (e.g., brushcutter and chainsaw)
* Experience delivering public engagement events and activities
* A passion for wildlife, heritage and the environment
* Good working knowledge of health and safety
What’s in it for me?
* Flexible working arrangements where possible, including working from home
* Generous annual leave allowance, with the option to purchase additional leave
* Staff discounts in gyms
* Employee Assistance and wellbeing services
* Auto enrollment into a generous Pension Scheme, with optional AVC
* Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice for a cycle to work scheme and health screenings
* My Staff Shop discounts on various goods and services
What else I should know?
Salary is £25,989 - £28,142 per annum for 37 hours/week. For an informal chat about the role, contact Rachael Whaites, Green Estates Manager on 07949 482956 or rachael.whaites@somerset.gov.uk. Closing date for applications: Monday 13 October 2025. Interviews will take place the week commencing 3 November 2025. When completing your application/CV, provide full employment history and explain any gaps. Start with your most recent role.
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* Full-time
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