Overview
Neighbourhood Ranger Jobs in Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK at Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council
We’re looking for a passionate and community-focused Neighbourhood Ranger to join our Mobile Multi-Functional Team. This is a hands‑on, people-facing role where you’ll work closely with residents, partners and community groups to improve the local environment and promote pride in our public spaces. If you enjoy working outdoors, engaging with people, and making a visible difference in neighbourhoods, this could be the role for you.
Responsibilities
- supporting community‑led projects to improve environmental quality and local spaces
- working directly with residents, volunteers and community groups to deliver improvement initiatives
- assisting with campaigns around environmental cleanliness and awareness
- attending community meetings and events
- engaging with partners to address anti‑social behaviour and environmental crime
- supporting projects such as school gardening clubs and promoting healthy outdoor lifestyles
- helping improve communication between ourselves and local communities
- encouraging safe and responsible use of public green spaces
This role will involve some evening and weekend working to support community engagement.
Requirements
- Experience working with the public in a community-facing role
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage with diverse groups
- Ability to plan, organise and manage your own workload
- A proactive and positive approach to problem‑solving and service improvement
- Minimum of 3 GCSEs (including Maths and English) or equivalent
- A flexible approach, including working outside normal hours when required
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Desirable:
Experience in a ranger, neighbourhood warden or caretaking role - Knowledge of environmental issues such as littering, fly‑tipping, graffiti and anti‑social behaviour
- Understanding of local authority services relating to community safety and public realm
- Relevant training in neighbourhood warden or similar services
Standard DBS check required.
Benefits
- access to the local government pension scheme
- minimum 24 days annual leave plus 5 extra days after 5 years’ service
- flexible working options and family‑friendly policies
- local and national high‑street discounts
- free car parking
- wellbeing support including £12.50 per month Jubilee2 membership
- green travel scheme including cycle‑to‑work and electric car salary sacrifice
- free employee 24‑hour employee assistance and counselling services, flu vaccination service and health checks
EEO & Accessibility
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. Newcastle‑under‑Lyme Borough Council is committed to the employment and career development of disabled people, armed forces and care leavers. By minimum criteria we mean you must provide evidence that you generally meet the level of skills and experience defined in the person specification and as indicated by the Disability Confident symbol.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be able to prove they have the Right to Work in the U.K.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date.
Apply now if you’re enthusiastic about community engagement and improving the environment; we’d love to hear from you.
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Title: Neighbourhood Ranger
Company: Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council
Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK
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