CHLH / 2411 / 01 Countryside Ranger

1. Monitor, report upon and contribute to the maintenance of Highland Council countryside sites and core paths throughout the Highlands through a programme of regular site monitoring.

2. Promote the use of the area by local community groups through events and countryside projects to encourage a greater appreciation and understanding of the natural heritage.

3. Contribute to the delivery of the High Life Highland Schools Out programme during the summer school holidays.

4. Develop an understanding and monitor the biodiversity and natural heritage of the area, support local conservation work and citizen science biodiversity studies, as well as supporting conservation volunteering opportunities

5. Develop interpretative provision for the local community and the visitors to the area, including guiding, walks, leaflets, illustrated talks and events.

6. Deliver environmental education to local schools and communities including capacity building outdoor learning skills with teachers, sessions to schools, field trips and virtual learning events using google classroom and other online portals.

7. Deliver green health projects in the Highland area in liaison with High Life Highland colleagues and external partners.

8. Undertake training and skills development to enhance the delivery of the service.

9. Promote the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and provide information, interpretation and environmental education to communities and visitors.

10. Liaise with colleagues within The Highland Council to promote responsible behaviour in the countryside, monitor levels of use and work to identify and resolve problem sites and issues.

11. Regular liaison with private and voluntary bodies that have ownerships and interest in the area.

12. Ensure that HLH Health and Safety Policy is adhered to by both staff and visitors.

13. Use social media and online engagement as a way to promote the service delivery

14. Undertake day to day fundraising for High Life Highland Ranger Service through donations requests, charges and grant applications.