Assistant Ranger with Apprenticeship

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join us in an exciting opportunity as an Assistant Ranger. This vital role is ideal for someone passionate about conservation and nature, and keen to develop skills in the sector. The role also provides the opportunity to participate in a Level 4 Apprenticeship programme, providing a valuable pathway for professional development.

About the team...

Join our Parks and Countryside team for a role to protect and enhance Bracknell Forest’s nature and greenspaces. We are a highly driven and enthusiastic team that works together to achieve the best results for biodiversity and the people of our community. We are entrepreneurial and flexible, motivated in our work across our award-winning green spaces.  We are always learning and passionate about developing our skills and experience within the sector.

Key responsibilities...

• Carrying out seasonal work on the borough’s trees, including planting, watering and maintenance.
• Assisting the wider team with the delivery of biodiversity projects, to include heathland management, coppicing, meadow management, and assisting with general site maintenance to include fencing, installation of site furniture, minor repairs and vegetation control.
• Develop and sustain positive working relationships with site users, local residents, volunteers, groups and individuals.
• Carry out play area maintenance to include cleaning of safety surfacing and minor repairs.
• Willingness to undertake a Level 4 Apprenticeship programme of learning which may require travel and two blocks of 1-week residential learning.

Our benefits...

• An exciting opportunity to study a Level 4 Apprenticeship
• 25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. 
• Local government pension scheme.
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
• Sports and social club. 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. 
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities. 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. 
• Staff dental and health plans. 
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. 
• Supermarket discount. 

*(pro rata for part time). 

Our values...

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.  Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d love to hear from you. 

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.  We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  

Interview date

Interviews will be held on 14th February 2025.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Charlie McNish, Lead Ranger

Tel.: 07733301309

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.

We can only accept applications from candidates who have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years due to funding regulations.

No agencies please.