22.5 Hours per week. Groundwork Yorkshire Ranger team manage three country parks on behalf of the Land Trust: Fryston Country Trails, Frickley Country Park and Rabbit Ings Country Park. The rangers are responsible for keeping the sites safe for visitors, maintaining and improving habitats for the local wildlife and running events for schools and communities. The role of Countryside Ranger will be to assist in the management and delivery of a range of activities that meet the maintenance requirements for three country parks: Fryston Country Trails, Rabbit Ings and Frickley Country Park. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has experience working with and educating people of all ages, who loves being outdoors and has an interest in the natural environment. Objectives of the Post • To enable Groundwork to fulfil its mission to build sustainable communities in areas of need through joint action, working with the community and partners to improve quality of life and bring about positive change to people’s lifestyles and the environment. • To encourage the safe public use of the sites through effective community engagement and events. • To assist in the management and delivery of a range of activities that meet the maintenance requirements for three country parks: Fryston Country Trails, Rabbit Ings and Frickley Country Park. • To work with local schools, community groups and the public to develop and deliver innovative methods of environmental education through outdoor learning and events. To organise events on and around the sites to publicise and encourage greater community participation of the site facilities. To work in partnership with all local stakeholders (across sectors) who have an interest in the sites.