PATH National Ltd

PATH National traineeship - Assistant Countryside Ranger - HCC

Employer Details

(Part of Novas Scarman Group)
73-81 Southwark Bridge Road
London
SE1 0NQ

Job Location

County:	London
Town:	London
Postcode:	SE1 0NQ

Ref: PATH/HCC/ACR (Hampshire County Council)

This project is delivered under Sections 37 & 38 of the Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment 2000).

PATH National Ltd is a successful Positive Action Skills Development Organisation designed to train and develop people from Black and Minority Ethnic Groups in managerial and professional occupations where they are under represented.

We are working in partnership with Hampshire County Council who want to increase the diversity of their workforce and address the under representation of Black and Minority Ethnic Groups within the department of Culture, Communities and Rural Affairs, and we would therefore encourage applications from these groups.

Hampshire County Council is a top performing authority, given the highest possible scoring of 'performing excellently', by the Audit Commission. Our ambition is to continually improve our performance in the interests of the communities we serve. Hampshire County Council is committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity, whether required by law or not, in all aspects of its activities as an employer or service provider.

The Countryside Service manages a wide range of sites in the county which provide many opportunities for people to access and enjoy the countryside.

We have seven major country parks, and several nature reserves and historic sites which together provide a wide and diverse range of places to visit. Staunton Country Park and Queen Elizabeth Country Park have both received the prestigious Green Flag Award, highlighting the outstanding quality of Hampshire County Councils countryside.

We protect and conserve the heritage of landscape, wildlife and historic places and our sites are host to a wide range of activities including education. We also protect and maintain over 4,500 km of footpaths, bridleways and byways which enable people to access and explore the county.

If you have an interest in the countryside and outdoors, and:
- Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills,
- Are a good team worker with a flexible approach to work,
- Are committed to equality and diversity,
- Can demonstrate an interest in countryside and conservation,
- Have the ability and enthusiasm to undertake study and training combined with on the job work experience;

We will offer you:
- 2 years practical work experience in a real work environment,
- Relevant development and training courses,
- Continuous support provided by PATH National and Hampshire County Council,
- Time off/Day release to attend a funded college or university course to pursue a relevant qualification.

Essential Requirements:
- You must be eligible to qualify for the 'Home Student' college/university fees (e.g. as a UK national or another EU Country),
- Possess a good standard of education, and/or practical relevant experience,
-Demonstrate practical skills and knowledge in conservation, ecology, estates or countryside management or other appropriate experience such as horticulture or animal husbandry,
- Must be willing to manage combined work and study,
- Be physically fit and active,
- Possess knowledge of technical issues relevant to the discipline area,
- Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team,
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and members of the public, demonstrating tact and diplomacy.

If you want to find out more about the Countryside Service within Hampshire Country Council please go to http://www.hants.gov.uk/countryside

We are aiming to address under-representation of Black and Minority Ethnic Groups within Hampshire County Council. Applications are accepted from people of the following descents: Asian, Black Caribbean and African, Chinese and of Mixed Race origins. This project is delivered under Sections 37 and 38 of the Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment 2000).

To apply:

If you feel you meet the requirements of the role and want to know more about the opportunities on offer, please email recruitment@pathuk.co.uk to request an application pack. Please state clearly your address, telephone number and where you saw the advert. Please also quote the reference number for the role you wish to apply for.

The closing date for applications is Monday 22 March 2010.

For an informal discussion please contact Clifford at PATH on 0207 939 9725.

Job Details

Application Deadline:	22/03/2010
Positions Available:	1
Salary:	£5K - £10K £11,905 (Net)
Full/Part Time:	Full Time
Job Type:	Internship
Reference No:	#6919
Sectors:	Administration and General Management, Charities