Recreation Ranger

Key responsibilities & accountabilitiesIn this role, you'll have the opportunity to create memorable visitor/community focused experiences, maintain our recreational facilities, and co-ordinate engaging community activities. Here's a snapshot of your responsibilities:

• be the face of

Forestry England

you'll provide a visible and welcoming presence for visitors by coordinating and supervising day-to-day site activities to ensure a positive and memorable experience.

• maintain safe and enjoyable sites: carry out regular inspections of car parks, cycle routes, and recreational facilities, including play areas and litter management, to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all.
• collaborate with staff: support Forestry England staff with public access considerations during planning and implementation of harvesting and conservation operations.
• promote responsible behaviour: deliver appropriate messages about responsible visitor behaviour and professionally manage and resolve potential conflicts.
• strengthen community engagement: develop community involvement and recreation opportunities that create meaningful connections between visitors and the nation's forests.
• support operational programmes: help with project delivery and align with internal guidance and district plans to promote sustainable and responsible forestry practices.
• ensure health and safety: coordinate emergency procedures, provide first aid assistance, complete accident and incident reports, and adhere to health and safety guidelines.
• manage stakeholder relationships: build strong relationships with external partners, tenants, and concession operators. collaborate with local agencies, such as the National Park Authority Ranger Team, to coordinate multi-agency work during peak times and reduce visitor impact and arson risks.
• represent

Forestry England

participate in stakeholder meetings, events, and volunteer programmes to showcase the great work of Forestry England and foster community engagement.

• inspire others: plan, lead, and safely manage volunteer groups and programmes connecting volunteers and local communities with the nation’s forests.

And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.

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