Nature and Communities Ranger - CambridgeAre you passionate about nature, community action, and making a real difference in your city? We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual to work alongside residents, volunteers, and local businesses to care for Cambridge’s parks, open spaces, and places of interest.In this role, you’ll help enable communities to enhance biodiversity, make environmental improvements and run educational campaigns. You’ll be outdoors, hands-on, and at the heart of building stronger, greener communities.If you’re a great communicator, organized, and love working with people and nature, this is your chance to help shape a sustainable future for Cambridge.A successful candidate will take on a Level 4 community engagement apprenticeship as part of this role, with a mixture of on the job training and off-site learning. Additional Information:A Basic DBS check Full Driving licenseWhat we can offer:A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methodsAccess to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) SchemeAgile and Flexible workingAnnual leave purchasing schemeAnnually negotiated pay and award progressionConfidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work SchemeFamily friendly policiesFlexible Bank HolidaysFree swimming at CCC swimming poolsGenerous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)Gym Membership salary sacrifice schemeHome & Electronics salary sacrifice schemeLifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and moreProfessional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on roleRelocation Assistance may be payable in approved casesStaff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremonySubsidy for public transportYour Care dynamic wellbeing platformHours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.Although the role is advertised as full time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch. Working Pattern: Mon-Fri, with occasional evenings and weekends requiredContract: PermanentSalary: £32,597 - £36,363 per annum (City Pay Band 4)Location: working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices. Work from home is very limited within this role. More Information: You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.If you would like an informal chat, please contact the recruiting manager, Jo Hunt jo.hunt@cambridge.gov.ukApplication Process: To be considered for this role, click ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
