Senior Park Ranger
LC2 SCP 24-28 (£34,314-£37,938)
37 hours per week - Annualised Hours (Worked on a rotating shift system)
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Park Ranger to oversee and maintain the safety of Banbury’s local parks and play areas.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about outdoor spaces and community well-being. It also provides the opportunity to make a positive impact for residents by ensuring that local green spaces remain safe, enjoyable, and accessible.
The Senior Ranger will lead a small team, liaising with stakeholders, contractors, and the public to ensure that parks and play areas are well-maintained and safe for all visitors.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead a team of Rangers to ensure the efficient running of parks and play areas.
· Maintain park equipment, including playgrounds and park furniture.
· Ensure that safety checks are carried out regularly and that any repairs or improvements are documented and addressed.
· Respond to the community regarding service enquiries.
· Collaborate with local schools, youth groups, and community organisations to promote the use and enjoyment of parks.
· Assist in the development and implementation of park programs and events.
· Contribute to the overall management of green spaces.
Skills & Experience:
· Experience in park management, maintenance, or a similar outdoor-based role.
· Strong leadership and team management skills
· Excellent knowledge of health and safety regulations and risk management.
· Good communication and interpersonal skills
Full job description below -
Key Objectives:
1 Responsible for the management of the Councils Park Ranger Service delivering the inspection and infrastructure repairs in Parks, Cemeteries, Play Areas, Sports Facilities, Allotments and Bus Shelters.
2 Responsible for supporting the organisation and delivery of the Councils Events including the towns programme of large Events, Civic Events, Park and Sport facility Hirers, Community Group and Volunteer participation events and activities.
3 Responsible for responding to service requests from the Landscape & Arboricultural Manager, the Parks & Cemeteries Manager and the Administration Team. Liaising where necessary with suppliers and contractors.
4 Responsible for the safety and maintenance of the depot facilities, vehicles, machinery and equipment as required to carry out the service. Procuring goods, materials and services as necessary.
5 To assist the Director of Environment with the delivery of corporate strategic plans, reviewing services, implementation of improvements and developments, financial planning and budget monitoring.
Responsibilities:
1 Management of Facilities.
a) Responsible for the delivery of the weekly Health and Safety Inspections of the Councils Play Facilities, ensuring they are formally recorded on the Council’s IT software system.
b) Responsible for the organisation of repairs arising from inspection findings, including the procurement of parts or materials as required.
c) Procurement of replacement equipment and Play Area refurbishments based on life expectancy, wear and tear or vandalism. Ensuring consideration is given to replacement equipment to increase play value and an improvement to inclusive play where possible.
d) Ensure the play area inventory is kept up to date and accurate, monitoring inspection findings, ensuring repairs are undertaken in a timely manner in line with risk rating.
e) Responsible for the delivery of the monthly Health and Safety Inspections of the Councils Parks, Cemeteries, Sports Facilities, Allotments, Bus Shelters and Buildings, ensuring they are formally recorded on the Council’s IT software system.
f) Organise any minor repairs or report any findings, to the appropriate officer, as a result of the monthly inspections.
g) Ensure the parks and facilities inventory is kept up to date and accurate, monitoring inspection findings, ensuring repairs are undertaken in a timely manner in line with risk rating.
h) Responsible for the delivery of the Council’s winter maintenance programme, including communication, recruitment and training of Snow Wardens, ensuring salt, PPE and equipment is procured and delivered to sites, liaising with other local authorities as required.
2 Service Support and Assistance.
a) Responsible for working closely with the event team, assisting in the planning, set-up including setting out highway closures, the delivery and takedown of events, providing staff resources and equipment to ensure the safe and successful delivery of the annual events programme.
b) Responsible for working closely with the Council’s Landscape & Arboricultural Manager and Parks & Cemeteries Manager, providing support and assistance when requested, to include community events and volunteer activities in Parks and Open Spaces.
c) Providing support and liaison with other event organisers, fairground providers and sports facility hirers and community groups.
d) Investigate and resolve customer complaints/enquiries or service requests received by the Council and providing a formal response to the customer or Administration Team as appropriate.
e) Responsible for providing face to face communication and interaction with the public using Council Facilities, ensuring park rules and bye laws are being adhered to. Dealing with any anti-social behaviour or public safety issues observed, reporting and liaison with the Police, Other Agencies, Community Safety Team, Homeless Teams or Dog Warden as appropriate.
3 Management of Park Ranger Team.
a) Line management of the staff, ensuring attendance, holiday, sickness and training is recorded, advising the Director of Environment of any developing concerns or issues.
b) Allocation of duties and monitoring of workload, ensuring the team delivers a high-quality standard of service and performance that meets expected timeframes and planned schedules.
c) Planning and setting annual hours work rota for the Park Rangers for approval by the Director of Environment. Monitoring and recording actual hours worked from completed weekly employee timesheets.
d) Responsible for vehicles, plant, machinery, and hand tools for the delivery of the service, including maintenance, servicing, repairs and replacements. Checking that daily vehicle inspection sheets and equipment pre-inspection forms are completed and any failures are being reported by the team.
e) Responsible to the procurement of goods and services from contractors and suppliers required for the service, ensuring they are delivered as ordered.
f) Responsible for the Health and Safety of the operation and depot facilities ensuring staff have the required PPE, training and adhere to current legislation and guidance.
4 Financial Control and Budget Management
a) Control expenditure for the service within agreed budgets, highlighting any variances to the Director of Environment.
b) Responsible for raising Purchase Orders for all procured goods and services and ensuring invoices are processed timely in line with the Councils payment terms.
c) Preparing the Council’s revenue and capital budgets for service areas delivered by the Park Rangers and assisting the Director of Environment collate the information required for the 6 x 6 adjustment process of reprioritising dependant on service needs.
5 Other Duties
a) To monitor all aspects of service delivery, reporting all defects/issues to the Director of Environment using agreed procedures as and when necessary.
b) Making suggestions and contributions to the improvement, development and planning of the service, including providing innovative ideas, solutions and initiatives, or working with other groups or agencies as required promoting effective service delivery and development, to enhance and raise the profile of the service
c) To contribute to the development of effective systems and procedures.
d) To ensure compliance with the Council’s policies towards Customer Care to improve customer and client satisfaction.
e) To undertake additional training as required for carrying out duties of the post, updates on industry changes and continuous personal development
f) Occasional attendance at meetings of the Town Council, Committees/Sub-Committees or Working Groups.
g) To participate in out of hours call out service in the event of extreme weather events, fallen trees, depot security, staff emergencies, or community events.
h) To carry out any other duties of a similar nature that may be required
Qualifications are required in -
Hold a professional qualification or NVQ’s in a related industry
RPII Play Area Inspection qualification
New Roads & Street Works, Signing, Lighting & Guarding
Valid Driving Licence
First Aid Qualification.
Please read the Person Specification - view on our website www.banbury.gov.uk/vacancies
For further information, or to discuss the role please contact: Paul Almond (Director of Environment) 01295 817315.
Please note - we do not accept CV's, you must complete an application form which is available from our website, or call 01295 250340
Closing Date - Thursday 6th March 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 25th March 2025
Applications Forms to be returned to: helen.durkin@banbury.gov.uk
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £34,314.00-£37,938.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 06/03/2025
Reference ID: BTC14