Ranger

Do you have a passion for the great outdoors? Do you enjoy a practical role and working with people? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you in our Community team as a Ranger!

The role

As a Ranger you will provide fishing and recreation services for the public, as well as playing a key part in the smooth running of the reservoirs. A big part of the role is to encourage new customers to use our reservoirs, therefore we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and can lead activities which showcase Wessex Water within the community.

Activities will include:

• Helping to maintain safe and welcoming visitor spaces
• Supporting coarse and game fishing
• Supporting Wessex Water Education and Community events
• Regularly liaising with local stakeholders and visitors at reservoirs
• Working with community groups and charities
• Helping to support public events, tours, competitions and other activities

Alongside this you will support the team delivering Wessex Water fisheries, which includes fish stocking, regulatory consents, writing weekly fishing reports, banking permit money, assisting scientific and environmental projects and maintaining the reservoir grounds and public spaces to an excellent standard.

Please note this is not your usual nine to five job, during the summer months you will be working extended hours to assist reservoir users. The annualised hours contract means that you will work less hours over the winter but still be able to rely on a monthly salary.

What do I need?

To be successful you will be a highly motivated, confident communicator and have excellent interpersonal skills. You will need to be physically fit and happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

In addition, you will:

• Have a proven track record of working in land management, conservation and/or fisheries
• Possess excellent customer service skills
• Hold a Full UK driving licence
• Be IT literate, including MS Office 365

Desirable experience:

• Previous training and qualifications using strimmers, brush cutters, ride on mowers and chainsaws
• Leisure facility management – maintaining sports grounds, buildings, equipment, estates, etc
• Be able to work independently and using own intuitive

What you’ll get from us?

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, and they stay with us! We are proud of how we support development and career progression. We have a wealth of both financial and non-financial benefits to offer our people and are committed to ensuring we provide an environment that supports health and wellbeing and flexible working.

We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. Applicants who declare they have a disability or have previously served with the Armed Forces, and meet the minimum requirements for the job, will automatically be invited for an interview.

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to assist you in starting your journey with Wessex Water.

The appointment of successful applicant/s will also be subject to receiving suitable references and basic (or where job applicable) other criminal disclosure checks. You must also be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

If you have what it takes to join this award-winning business and want to be part of our exciting journey and share in that success, then please get in contact with us to find out more.

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