Ranger (Boat Team)

Contract: Permanent – Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible
working
Location: Duncan Mills Memorial Slipway

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful
and scenic landscapes in the world?

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest
countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and
rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National
Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.

The role:

This is an exciting time for the National Park Authority. A new National Park Partnership Plan
is being developed with the vision that by 2045 Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
is a thriving place that is nature positive and carbon negative. Working in partnership and
collaboratively, there is much we can do to support the National Park – and Scotland’s –
response to the Climate and Nature emergencies.

There is a rare opportunity for an experienced boat skipper to join the Ranger Service within
our Boat Team operating on Loch Lomond. You’ll be working to support the delivery of the
National Park Partnership Plan, 5 Year Plan and Ranger Service Operational Plan. These are key
corporate initiatives that will help to conserve and protect our great National Park from the
ongoing climate emergency.

For this role, candidates will require to be qualified to RYA Advanced Powerboat (with
commercial endorsement) with recent experience of working in a commercial workboat environment,
preferably as a boat skipper. The role will suit candidates with demonstrable experience of
working with the public with the ability to handle and control possible difficult situations
during byelaw enforcement. You should also have experience of working in a countryside
management, recreation, or conservation role. Effective communication skills, both written and
oral, are essential for this role as is a strong customer focus.

Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of Ranger Service objectives from the National Park Partnership Plan,
  and 5 Year Plan through the Ranger Service Operational Plan, team, and individual work plans;
• Develop and support initiatives which promote an understanding of the National Park and the
  role of the Ranger Service
• Deliver visitor management operations including; patrolling land and/or water, byelaw
  enforcement, litter management and the issuing of fixed penalty notices
• Skipper or crew a range of boats in line with the National Park Authority Safety Management
  System including the emergency towing of vessels
• Deliver front of house duties in National Park Authority facilities providing advice,
  information, and a point of contact for the public
• Deliver outdoor learning activities and support the development of resources in partnership
  with the Education Adviser
• Deliver volunteering opportunities and support the development of the volunteer programme
  in partnership with the Volunteer Adviser
• Deliver agreed outcomes from the Biodiversity Action Pan in partnership with the Land
  Management and Landscape & Ecology teams
• Develop, support & deliver community engagement activities across the National Park
• Support the delivery of inspections & audit programmes such as; access routes &
  sites, navigation buoys, piers, and other infrastructure; undertaking any maintenance, habitat
  management or repairs as required
• Comply with all National Park Authority policies & procedures required to deliver an
  agreed annual work programme including timely and accurate reporting
• Provide mentoring & support to colleagues, seasonal staff and NPA volunteers as
  required
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required

Who we are looking for:

Your skills, abilities and experience should include:

• Demonstrable experience working in a countryside management, recreation, or conservation
  role
• Delivery of outdoor learning activities and/or public events
• Leading volunteers to deliver practical tasks
• Understanding of natural heritage and visitor management issues
• Strong customer focus
• Good ICT skills
• Basic countryside management & maintenance skills
• NVQ level 3 (ONC) in relevant subject e.g. countryside management, conservation, recreation
  management or equivalent experience in a similar role
• Current commercially endorsed RYA Advanced Power Boat or Coastal Skipper
• Able to drive in the UK
• Must be able to undertake foot patrols for prolonged periods and undertake practical work
  outside in all weather conditions

Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:

• Byelaw enforcement & issuing of FPN’s
• Experience of working with public agencies, communities, NGOs, and land managers
• Visitor management skills
• Survey and monitoring skills
• Appreciation of the values, roles, and responsibilities of a National Park in Scotland

Who we are and our values:

We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave
allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing
throughout the organisation.

Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate
about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each
other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we
think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.

Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference.
Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to
the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage
applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender
reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and
maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 22 January 2024.