Access Ranger - Northern Dales (Swaledale)

Would you like to work in one of the most beautiful landscapes in Britain - famous for its natural beauty, cultural heritage and outstanding opportunities for enjoyment? Are you ready for the challenge of delivering front line countryside management services for the local community and visitors to the National Park? If you are, we have a rare opportunity to join the National Park Authority’s Ranger Service as an Access Ranger.

About Us
We are the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, an organisation that protects, enhances and promotes the immense beauty, wildlife and character of the Yorkshire Dales. Set against expansive heather moorland tops, each valley has its own distinct charm, from crags and waterfalls to an underground labyrinth of caves and will provide an enviable setting for your career in countryside management.

We’re looking for an Access Ranger to join us on a full time permanent basis, with the Northern Ranger team based at the Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes.

The Benefits
- Salary of £25,583 to £28,624 per annum
- Holiday entitlement starting at 26 days plus bank holidays
- Flexi time scheme
- Local government defined benefit pension scheme (LGPS)
- Subsidised Healthcare scheme
- Employee discounts on various goods and services
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Commitment to Wellbeing
- Relocation Allowance available

The Role
This is an exciting opportunity, working primarily in Swaledale, focusing on the maintenance of the public rights of way network, other access routes, open access areas and estate management for the Authority.

You will liaise with landowners and farmers and carry out high quality practical work, enhancing public access, and engaging with users and communities.
As an integral part of the ranger service, you will be undertaking practical work alone or as part of a team, managing and supervising contractors and volunteers, and co-ordinating and delivering practical work, as required.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Weekend and bank holiday working will be required as part of your rota.

About You
As well as having practical experience in the planning and maintenance of projects, such as building stiles, path construction, fencing and walling, you will also need to have experience of health, safety, and welfare (including risk assessment) in relation to practical projects.

To help maintain our records and deal with email correspondence you will be proficient in the use of IT, including Microsoft software. Good communication and inter-personal skills are essential and experience of supervising volunteers would be an advantage.

A full driving licence is essential for this role due to the travel requirements and experience of driving small plant would be desirable.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us.

We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role.

For an informal discussion and to find out more about the role, please contact Matt Neale, Area Manager Northern Dales on 01969 666225 or matt.neale@yorkshiredales.org.uk