Job profile

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week - it is essential that the you are flexible to work some unsociable hours, weekends and Bank Holidays

Location of post: Gnoll Estate Country Park, Fairyland Road, Neath, SA11 3BS

We are currently looking for a Ranger to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the management, upkeep and operation of Gnoll Country Park, Gnoll Park Visitors’ Centre, and other countryside sites. 

The main duties of the post;

• Assist with the day-to-day management and upkeep of countryside sites, habitat management, footpath and cycle path management and structures including play equipment.
• To ensure the safety of visitors to countryside sites and provide a first aid service, when required, and liaising with emergency services.
• To provide visitor information service, including guided walks and talks.
• Assisting with the supervision of other staff, volunteers, trainees and work placement students working on countryside sites.
• Assist in organising and running of special events.
• Ensure compliance with relevant bylaws.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Cash Collection from Pay & Display machines.
• Any other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and designation of the post, as may be directed from time to time by his/her line Manager.

You will have experience in/of;

• Experience of general grounds maintenance
• Dealing with members of the public
• Knowledge of Health and Safety priorities relevant to the role

Ideally you will have;

• Experience of playground work/inspections
• First aid Experience
• Current Driving Licence
• Current tickets in relevant machinery/equipment used in a Country Park environment
• be self-motivated and capable of working alone with minimum supervision.

Gnoll Country Park is currently undergoing transformational change with £12M investment into new facilities and services and restoration of heritage features, with plans to develop the venue further. This vacancy presents an opportunity to be part of a team that can influence and manage this change, to achieve the ambition of a destination venue.

If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Chris Pugh

on email: c.pugh2@npt.gov.uk

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council.  Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this.  If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you.  Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.