Reference: HR89/84
RECREATION AND MOUNTAIN BIKE RANGER
Ae Forest District
£20,461 plus benefits
You’ll maintain and develop the Forest District’s mountain bike and wider recreation potential, support health and well-being programs and increase public awareness of the benefits of Forestry.
Ranger skills or experience working in countryside management and previous experience of organising interpretative & educational activities is desirable. As is a track record of working with communities.
Ideally you will have Trail Cycle leader or Mountain Bike Leader qualifications and be an experienced red grade rider. Familiarity with equipment used in the construction of trails would be advantageous.
IT competency, particularly in the use of Microsoft applications and GIS is desirable.
The duties of this post require that applicants hold a full driving licence.
Benefits include a Civil Service Pension or stakeholder pension scheme, 25 days’ annual leave and flexible working options.
Please click on the job specification to view further details regarding this post.
To download the relevant forms please click on the application pack.
To apply, visit our website www.forestry.gov.uk/vacancies or e-mail recruitment@forestry.gsi.gov.uk. Alternatively, write to Amy Cornelius, HR Services, 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 7AT.
Please note all applications must be accompanied by a Forestry Commission application form.
No recruitment agencies please.
Closing date: 8 September 2008
The Forestry Commission is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all age groups and sectors of the community.
231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT