Senior Countryside Ranger (35 hpw) (Fixed Term until 28 October 2025), Skye or Lochaber

Job Description

Post Title: Senior Countryside Ranger
Location: Skye or Lochaber
Hours: 35 per week
Duration: Fixed Term until 28 October 2025
Salary: £34,034 - £38,056 p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Philip Waite Tel: 07818 588214

Job Purpose: To compliment and provide a Ranger service within the Highland area, to act as the eyes & ears for various Council services and to work in co-operation with other organisations, landowners and communities. The job will cover sites owned and/or managed by the Council, to promote the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and to contribute to the Visitor Management Plan. The key role is working with visitors & residents providing on hand communication and advice; talking with people in clear, positive, engaging, persuasive and easily understood ways to encourage responsible outdoor access.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

- A current clean UK driving license, and access to a vehicle

- First aid certificate