Job Introduction
BCP Council has an incredible rangeof sites managed for nature. From harbours and seafront cliffs, to urbanheathlands, woodlands, saltmarsh and meadows. With 13 SSSI's, SPAs, RAMSARsites and Local Nature Reserves, our sites have extensive areas under agri-environmentalschemes using cattle, ponies, sheep and goats for conservation grazing. Supported by a fantastic army of volunteers and with severalvisitor centres.
Role Purpose
Heathland Mitigation Rangers engage with people and communities to proactively manage BCP Councils urban heathlands. Also delivering conservation work and playing a key role in the Countryside team who manage BCP's incredible nature reserves.
Heathland Mitigation Rangers are a key focal point to engage with users, to educate and inform on appropriate use of heathlands and their unique wildlife. Enforcement and use of legislation can also be used to manage the sites.
Work with our superb volunteers on habitat management and surveying, undertake regular patrols, work closely with the Dorset Heaths Partnership and wider teams.
Main Responsibilities
Through your patrolling and on-site presence, engagement and education prevent mis-ue of heathlands. Work closely with local stakeholders across the different nature reserves, encouraging positive behaviour.
Perform routine landscape, habitat conservation and maintenance activities, in line with site management to support the appropriate management of heathlands and ensure a safe environment for the public
Support the day-to-day management of livestock, undertaking daily checks, responding to emergencies to ensure healthy and well-managed livestock.
Work in all weathers and conditions to support the wider conservation work of the Countryside team.
The Ideal Candidate
Be passionate about making a difference to BCP's internationally important nature reserves.
Heathland Mitigation Rangers shall have strong people skills, being able to talk to and relate to all users, engaging positively with the community, while being able to address negative behaviours on site.
Work positively with volunteers to support site maintenance, work collaboratively across the team and with partners.
Following a team restructure there are two Heathland Mitigation Ranger vacancies, bringing this part of the team up to 10 people; alongside four new Countryside Ranger roles.
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see our website
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024.
DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
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