Seasonal Assistant Ranger
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,247 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Frensham, Farnham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Countryside Jobs Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Waverley Borough Council
Contract: Casual
Working Pattern: Weekends
Hours: 15 hours per week. Based at Frensham Common, you will assist countryside ranger staff in the management of the common during weekends and bank holidays to October 2026. The working day will normally be 9:00am until 5:00pm including a 30 minute unpaid lunch.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 27/02/2026 at 09:00
We are looking for a practical, enthusiastic Seasonal Assistant Ranger to join the team at Frensham Common.
This is a customer-facing, outdoor role that plays an important part in helping to manage and protect the common, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors while supporting conservation and estate management activities.
Key Duties
• Maintain a visible presence around the site during busy periods, including evenings and weekends
• Assist with site and estate management and routine maintenance tasks
• Support the enforcement of byelaws in a calm, professional manner
• Engage positively with members of the public and site users
You will ideally have:
• Experience of countryside or estate management
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A reasonable level of physical fitness for outdoor work
• A full, valid driving licence
• Knowledge of First Aid (or a willingness to undertake training)
What We Offer
• The opportunity to work in a unique and protected countryside environment
• A varied outdoor role with public interaction
• Experience working alongside an established Countryside Ranger team
This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, is flexible with working hours, and wants to play a role in the care and management of an important local landscape.
Contract: Casual
Working Pattern: Weekends
Hours: 15 hours per week. Based at Frensham Common, you will assist countryside ranger staff in the management of the common during weekends and bank holidays to October 2026. The working day will normally be 9:00am until 5:00pm including a 30 minute unpaid lunch.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 27/02/2026 at 09:00
We are looking for a practical, enthusiastic Seasonal Assistant Ranger to join the team at Frensham Common.
This is a customer-facing, outdoor role that plays an important part in helping to manage and protect the common, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors while supporting conservation and estate management activities.
Key Duties
• Maintain a visible presence around the site during busy periods, including evenings and weekends
• Assist with site and estate management and routine maintenance tasks
• Support the enforcement of byelaws in a calm, professional manner
• Engage positively with members of the public and site users
You will ideally have:
• Experience of countryside or estate management
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A reasonable level of physical fitness for outdoor work
• A full, valid driving licence
• Knowledge of First Aid (or a willingness to undertake training)
What We Offer
• The opportunity to work in a unique and protected countryside environment
• A varied outdoor role with public interaction
• Experience working alongside an established Countryside Ranger team
This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, is flexible with working hours, and wants to play a role in the care and management of an important local landscape.