Seasonal Countryside Ranger (4 Posts)(Fixed Term) - GLA14284
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £32,562.03 to £36,549.32 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 September 2025 |
| Location: | Glasgow East, G40 3AP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | GLA14284 |
Summary
Job Description
Can you help communities to restore nature in Scotland's biggest city? We have vacancies for four seasonal Countryside Rangers to join our Greenspace and Biodiversity Group to work with local communities and volunteers to identify, plan and deliver projects that create, restore and manage natural habitats in our parks and open spaces.
Working at sites across the city the role will involve site survey and assessment, project development, and project delivery with local volunteers and community groups.
Postholders must be able to work well with people from a range of backgrounds, and have a good understanding of how to work safely with volunteers in outdoor settings. The posts are seasonal, and are for 24 weeks between from October 2025 to March 2026. The working pattern will include weekend working.
Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Scott Ferguson on 07384 243042. We expect interviews for these posts to take place in the w/c 6 October 2025.
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