Ranger

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breathtaking Loch & Ben Lomond, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place.

Job Title: Ranger

Salary: £27,270 - £31,011 (Band B1) per annum pro rata

Working Hours: 17.5 hours per week

Contract: April to September

Location: Lochearnhead

As one of the most idyllic locations in the world, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park is also an incredible place to work. We have a rare opportunity for a Ranger to join our highly active Ranger Service.

This is an exciting time for the National Park Authority. Working in partnership and collaboratively, there is much we can do to support the National Park - and Scotland’s - recovery from the pandemic and response to the Climate and Nature emergencies.

You’ll be working to support the delivery of the National Park Partnership Plan, 5 Year Plan and Ranger Service Operational Plan. These are key corporate initiatives that will help to conserve and protect our great National Park from the ongoing climate emergency.

You will have demonstrable experience of working in a countryside management, recreation or conservation role. You will also have strong experience of working with the public with the ability to handle and control possible difficult situations during byelaw enforcement.

This is an exciting role that will suit an outgoing individual with an excellent understanding of natural heritage and visitor management issues as well as basic countryside management & maintenance skills. Effective communication skills, both written and oral, are essential for this role as is a strong customer focus.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this role, complete your application by 21^st February 2023 @ 9am.

· Access our application form on our job board

· Interviews will be virtual

· Interview dates are set for: 2^nd March 2023

Who we are and our values:

We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.

Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.

Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.