Green Spaces Ranger

Elmbridge Borough Council is seeking a Green Spaces Ranger in Esher, UK, offering a salary between £29,028 and £36,666 for a full-time, permanent position (36 hours/week). The role involves managing and maintaining green spaces, commons, and cemeteries, requiring practical skills in minor maintenance and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Opportunities for professional development are provided.
Employer:

Elmbridge Borough Council

Salary:

Salary: (S4/SCP22) £29,028 – (S6/SCP28) £36,666

Location:

Elmbridge Borough Council, Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full Time

Hours:

36 hours per week.

DBS Check:

No

Closing Date:

18/04/2025 at 09:00

Reference:

P&C/25/309741

Green Spaces Ranger

Salary: (S4/SCP22) £29,028 – (S6/SCP28) £36,666

36 Hours per week

Permanent

Our green spaces, commons and cemeteries are highly treasured by our residents. This is your chance to take guardianship of these much-loved facilities that are such an important part of Elmbridge life.

And what a team! You will be working with a determined and committed group, passionate about protecting and enhancing the green spaces, cemeteries and commons in Elmbridge. They know the value of these spaces to our residents, especially our most vulnerable residents.

Working within the Green Spaces Team you will undertake practical management and estate maintenance duties.

A skilled ranger with enthusiasm for minor maintenance works.

An enthusiastic individual is sought for an immediate start. You have experience of the maintenance of green spaces and minor practical works, but you will also have the ability to self-manage your workload with guidance; ensuring the residents of Elmbridge are best served at all times.

You will be able to demonstrate your knowledge of,
• Minor maintenance and improvements work of a practical nature such as installation and repairs of fencing and posts, cleansing works and installation and repair of outdoor furniture.
• being highly organised and skilled in prioritising, reporting and undertaking works in a systematic manner.
• working with a team and alone.
• and of innovation and creativity in the delivery of services.

When you thrive, Elmbridge thrives

Elmbridge prides itself on being a learning organisation. You will have the opportunity for both professional and personal development through our talent programme and we will work with you to create a bespoke learning and development programme as appropriate to your role.

The wellbeing of our employees is vitally important to us; whether it’s mindfulness, healthy walks or mental health first aid, there are a wide range of opportunities available to you; after all, when you thrive, Elmbridge thrives.

Our careers website (https://careers.elmbridge.gov.uk/) will give you lots of information on Elmbridge and you should also view our LinkedIn page to see examples of our energy, creativity and commitment to our customers.

For an informal conversation about the post, please contact Emma Campbell, Green Spaces Manager on 01372 474264

Closing Date: 09:00a.m 18 April 2025

Interview Date: 22 April 2025

Please note that we do not accept CVs

without an application form

Elmbridge is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Equal Opportunities

Elmbridge Borough Council - Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you require any adjustments to be able to engage in the recruitment process for this role, please let us know by emailing humanresources@elmbridge.gov.uk

How to apply

Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.

https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form

By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.