Park Ranger East Town Park

780 annualised hours per year (average of 14.96 hrs per week) on a fixed rota

Starting salary £10,508.77 per annum (pro rata for 14.96 hours per week) plus excellent employee benefits package (pay award pending)

Permanent

About the role:

Based at East Town Park in Haverhill, you will be working within the existing Ranger Service and will be involved in facilitating the use of parks and open spaces within West Suffolk.

Duties will include:

• Working with volunteers on conservation, maintenance and landscaping tasks
• patrolling parks and public open spaces
• meeting and advising the public in the use of the facilities
• enforcing regulations
• promoting a customer-oriented approach
• Assisting in the running of events & activities
• maintaining the protection and security of all the facilities and equipment within the parks, including flora and fauna and ancient monuments

What you will need:

You will be keen to be involved in the care of green spaces and facilities and have previous experience of working with the public. Personal qualities such as effective communication skills, the ability to deal with the public in a helpful and tactful manner, an enthusiastic approach, numeracy and literacy are essential. Knowledge of the local area & the ability to use handheld mechanical equipment is desirable. A full driving licence is required.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of this exciting opportunity.

Why work for us? To see a full list of our benefits, please click on the link to view the advert on our website.

For more information:

For an informal discussion and further information please contact Christine Williams, Senior Ranger East Town Park, on 01440 710745 or via email christine.williams@westsuffolk.gov.uk.

Please note, we are unable to accept CVs, please follow the online application process to apply.

Job description
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Closing date: Monday 29 June 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

West Suffolk Council has been rated in the top 10 district councils for climate action (Climate Scorecards 2023) and as a member of UK100 has demonstrated its commitment to a rapid transition to Net Zero with Clean Air in our communities. The council has declared a climate and biodiversity emergency and is committed to working towards net zero emissions by 2039.

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