Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC622423
Salary Range: £25,186 - £26,244 per annum, plus Sunday Enhancements
Work Location: Royal Victoria Country Park, Southampton
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 30 October 2025
Interview Date: w/c 10 November 2025
The Role:
It's an exciting time to join the dynamic and innovative team at Royal Victoria Country Park.
Royal Victoria Country Park has a full programme of events for the public, welcomes school visits and has a very successful Friends group which provides many volunteers to assist park staff. Details of our site and what we offer is available via this link: .
What you’ll do:
As Assistant Ranger you'll deliver an agreed programme of practical, interpretive, ecological and administrative works providing high-quality management of the park where both visitors and wildlife are kept in mind, helping to balance the needs of recreation and conservation wherever appropriate.
This role supports our existing Assistant Rangers work and will be predominantly focused on leading volunteers and carrying out practical management work as outlined by our management plan. During our peak summer months this role will support day to day works of cleaning bbqs, normal groundworks and habitat management. You'll have regular contact with our expansive volunteer team across the park as well as stakeholders and other Countryside Service teams.
Throughout your contract, your role will be to carry out a wide range of practical maintenance including frequent site patrols, litter picking, site maintenance, woodland management and the management of site infrastructure. Habitat management will predominantly be woodland focused and eradicating invasive species. Additionally, there are also key administrative tasks that will need to be completed to ensure the smooth running of the business and to support excellent visitor experiences.
What we’re looking for:
Ideally, you'll have experience in a similar role, with some experience of working with the public and excellent communication skills. A good knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes is required, and knowledge of the local natural landscape and environment will be a considerable advantage. With an enthusiastic and flexible approach to work, you’ll be willing to work indoors or out, in a team or autonomously. You'll possess good interpersonal skills and be able to fulfil the physical requirements of the role.
Furthermore, weekend working is a requirement of this role. You will be required to drive a council vehicle and must hold a current full Driving Licence.
Why join us?
We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.
If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!
To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our .
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Assistant Ranger