Senior Conservation Ranger

Imagine stepping away from the desk and having 400 acres of beautiful forest as your office? The Grounds Services Team is responsible for managing and maintaining our forest landscape, including wildlife and biodiversity surveys. Our expert teams are extremely passionate about the natural environment at Center Parcs, which our guests love to see.

SENIOR CONSERVATION RANGER | £15.12 per hour 

You will be responsible for supervising and leading the grounds team on a daily basis. Along with the Grounds Services Manager and Assistant Grounds Services Manager you will be assisting with the co-ordination of the daily and weekly works plan, ensuring all works are carried out on time, to the correct standard and in line with the company’s health and safety policies.

As Senior Conservation Ranger, you will need to ensure all works are also carried out in line with Environmental regulations and standards.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the organisation and supervision of the Grounds Services team ensuring adequate staff cover to specific tasks
• Ensuring all equipment used by the department is maintained in a safe working condition
• Leading the Ground Services team in accordance with the forestry works plan with a key outlook on habitat management and conservation
• Working with and building relationships with key stakeholders, through the implementation of our Forest Management Plan

• Management and development of village habitats, ensuring compliance in protection of habitats and species
• Carrying out of wildlife surveys on density and identification of new and existing species of Flora and Fauna on site and working alongside external ecologists on village projects
• Ensuring all works are carried out in a timely, safe and enthusiastic manner, ensuring good interaction with guests

This role also requires you to participate in the department’s call-out rota as the senior representative of the department as required. You must be prepared to attend for additional duties during periods of adverse weather conditions.

HOURS OF WORK

You will be contracted to work 160 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, hardworking, with the ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Essential requirements:

• NVQ Level 2 in Countryside and Environment or a similar field or equivalent experience / prepared to undertake training
• A wide knowledge of wildlife, ideally with a specific personal interest in one study group
• Experience of nature interpretation
• Experience in the use of horticultural / agricultural / forestry machinery
• Full clean Driving Licence, held for a minimum of 6 months

Desirable requirements:

• Previous supervisory experience

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 13th May at 12 Noon

Interviews to be held: Week Commencing 12th May 2025

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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