Apprentice Assistant Ranger

We have a great opportunity for an Apprentice Assistant Ranger to join our Parks and Countryside team. This role is being offered as full time, on a fixed term basis for the duration of the apprenticeship. You will be passionate about conservation and nature, and keen to start you career and develop skills in the sector.

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Physical fitness

• GCSE · 2 other subjects GCSE's · 4 or above/equivalent · Essential
• GCSE · English · 4 or above/equivalent · Essential
• GCSE · Maths · 4 or above/equivalent · Essential
• GCSE · Science · 4 or above/equivalent · Essential

<ul> <li>25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years&rsquo; continuous service</li> <li>Hybrid working opportunities</li> <li>Paid employee volunteering scheme</li> <li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance</li> <li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities</li> <li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li> </ul>

Whilst this post is based at Westmorland Park you will be expected to work at any of the Bracknell Forest parks and countryside locations as required.&nbsp; Ability and willingness to work outside in all weather conditions.&nbsp; The ability to carry out tasks which require heavy lifting such as hay bales.&nbsp; The post holder must hold a full UK driving licence (or valid equivalent).

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service. Bracknell Forest Council Parks &amp; Countryside service is responsible for more than 300 hectares of countryside sites, ranging from large wildflower meadows and woodlands to play areas and sports pitches.&nbsp; This post sits in the North team based at Westmorland Park, but you will be required to start at other locations when required. We endeavour to manage our sites for the benefit of people and wildlife, this being a key objective for the Council. Two of our historic parks have been restored with grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund.&nbsp; Involvement of local communities is also central to this success. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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