Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking to recruit a Seasonal Ranger to join our team based in Stowmarket, Suffolk. You will join us on a full-time, fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity from April until October 2026. The successful candidate will earn £27,694 per annum (pro rata).
This role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally.
What we are looking for
We are looking for two Seasonal Rangers to join our Public Realm Team.
If you share our values and you are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you.
About the Public Realm Team
The Public Realm Team are responsible for the day-to-day management of the District Councils’ countryside sites and open spaces. These include informal recreational sites, local nature reserves, parks and smaller picnic areas.
In addition, the Team is responsible for Council owned play areas, management of the Councils’ tree stock, routine grounds maintenance on roadside verges and open spaces within Council housing areas as well as keeping the districts clean through litter collection, mechanical sweeping and removing fly tips.
About the role
In this role, you will play a key part in keeping sites throughout the joint district clean, tidy and welcoming for residents and visitors. This will include a number of site-specific nature improvement and vegetation management tasks.
You will Supervise the public’s use of all countryside sites including welcoming visitors and advising them on site rules. You will patrol sites on foot, driving between the sites as and when required.
This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week (pattern to be agreed) including weekend and bank holiday working.
About you
You will be confident in your ability to communicate well with members of the public, colleagues and supervisory staff as well as understanding and practicing good customer care.
You will enjoy working outside either individually or as part of a team. You will be proud of the work you do and keen to provide a service to residents and visitors alike.
You will need to demonstrate:
a pro-active approach and a flexible attitude.
awareness of Health and Safety at Work Act, practice and responsibility.
computer literacy and ability to use email and mobile devices.
the ability to maintain accurate work records.
You will need to hold a full driving licence.
About us
At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in.
We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors.
We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with:
60 conservation areas
two National Landscapes
many picturesque market towns
It's no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom).
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years).
Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs.
Private Health Care Options.
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
Paid volunteering days.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting).
Great learning and development opportunities.
Our ways of working
We believe work is what we do, not just where we go.
We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents.
Closing date: 5.00 pm 19 March 2026.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Seasonal Ranger role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts