Thurston Parish Council is looking to appoint a Village Ranger

Details

 Location: Thurston, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

 Salary: NJC Salary Scale LC1 9 – 12 - £13.69 - £14.36 per hour

 Hours: 10 hours per week

 Contract: Initially fixed term for 2 years (end date will be 2 years from date of appointment.)

Job Summary

This post is 10 hours per week to include either a Wednesday or Friday for liaison with the Parish Clerk / Deputy Clerk.

The Ranger will work within the village of Thurston to help keep the village tidy and pristine and assist with the delivery of general maintenance and provision of services.

The role would ideally suit an individual with good gardening and general DIY skills.

Required skills include:

  • Experience in landscape or grounds maintenance
  • Experience of operating a range of machinery (strimmer, leaf blower, basic power tools)
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations
  • Experience of working in a public facing role.
  • Own use of a suitable vehicle will be required. Associated costs will be reimbursed for use of own vehicle. Mileage costs will be reimbursed at a rate of 45pence per mile.

If you would like to have an informal conversation to discuss the job further, please call: Vicky on 07579 211938.

For an application form including job description and person specification please either: visit the parish council office (Wednesday or Friday) or email: clerk@thurstonparishcouncil.gov.uk

Closing date for applications: 4.00pm Friday 21st February 2025. Interviews will be held on Friday 28th February 2025.