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Ref no:
HGH20970
Published:
24/04/2026
Closes:
04/05/2026
Location:
Dingwall County Buildings, 84 High Street, Dingwall, Highland, IV15 9QN
Salary:
£36,636 - £40,968 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Job Description

Post Title: Senior Countryside Ranger
Location: Inner Moray Firth
Hours: 35 per week 
Duration: Fixed Term until 28th October 2026
Salary: £36,636 - £40,968 pro rata

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.

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

Requirements

  • A high standard of general education, preferably with an outdoor related Higher/further education qualification.
  • A current clean UK driving license, and access to a vehicle
  • Disability Confident Employer - Leader
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  • Happy to Talk Flexible Working
  • Equally Safe at Work - Development
  • Scottish Living Wage