Brill Common Wildlife & Community Ranger
| Posting date: | 10 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 September 2025 |
| Location: | Brill, Aylesbury |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Brill Parish Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Brill Common Ranger |
Summary
Many people who visit Brill Common in Buckinghamshire are unaware of its importance. Besides being a vital chalk grassland habitat, it is a beautiful example of common land, keeping alive the ancient practice of commoning.
THE ROLE
1. Maintain, protect and enhance Brill Common for the benefit of wildlife and people, including physically undertaking scrub clearance and handling conservation grazing livestock.
2. Deliver the aims and objectives of the National Lottery Heritage Fund project by raising awareness and appreciation of our wildlife and commoning heritage and supporting and developing the natural heritage of Brill Common Local Wildlife Site.
3. Encourage residents and visitors to understand and cherish Brill Common and its heritage.
ATTRIBUTES
Knowledge and practical experience of wildlife and nature conservation
One or more years’ experience of working with local communities
Demonstrable experience of coordinating, leading volunteers
Willingness to work outside in all weathers
An excellent team-builder and player - but also able to work on own initiative
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn as appropriate training will be given
IN SUMMARY
We are looking for someone who loves working in nature, is friendly, motivated and hardworking - and a great communicator.
This will be an incredibly rewarding post for the right person; an opportunity to make a significant impact on nature recovery and community engagement with the natural world, and a wonderful opportunity to receive training from a highly experienced BBOWT representative.
Please visit https://www.brillparishcouncil.co.uk/brill-common-ranger for:
1. JOB DESCRIPTION and PERSON SPEC
2. How to arrange an informal conversation about the role
3. How to apply for this job
THE ROLE
1. Maintain, protect and enhance Brill Common for the benefit of wildlife and people, including physically undertaking scrub clearance and handling conservation grazing livestock.
2. Deliver the aims and objectives of the National Lottery Heritage Fund project by raising awareness and appreciation of our wildlife and commoning heritage and supporting and developing the natural heritage of Brill Common Local Wildlife Site.
3. Encourage residents and visitors to understand and cherish Brill Common and its heritage.
ATTRIBUTES
Knowledge and practical experience of wildlife and nature conservation
One or more years’ experience of working with local communities
Demonstrable experience of coordinating, leading volunteers
Willingness to work outside in all weathers
An excellent team-builder and player - but also able to work on own initiative
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn as appropriate training will be given
IN SUMMARY
We are looking for someone who loves working in nature, is friendly, motivated and hardworking - and a great communicator.
This will be an incredibly rewarding post for the right person; an opportunity to make a significant impact on nature recovery and community engagement with the natural world, and a wonderful opportunity to receive training from a highly experienced BBOWT representative.
Please visit https://www.brillparishcouncil.co.uk/brill-common-ranger for:
1. JOB DESCRIPTION and PERSON SPEC
2. How to arrange an informal conversation about the role
3. How to apply for this job