We are currently recruiting for a Ranger for our high public sector client based in Bushmills - Dunluce Castle
Start date: ASAP
Rate of pay: £12.97
Duration: End of December 2025
Location: Bushmills Dunluce Castle
Hours of work: 3-week repeating rota. Working 5 days out of every 7. 1 weekend off in every 3.
Winter hours 08:30 – 16:30 Summer hours – 1700
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Job Purpose ·
Provide support to the site management in the presentation, maintenance and conservation of State Care Monuments. · Provide support to the site management in the management of visitor access to State Care Monuments. · Provide support to the site management in the facilitation of events and activities at State Care Monuments. · Provide support to the site management in the delivery of visitor services at State Care Monuments. · Provide support to the Premises Officer in the management of assigned buildings.
· Provide support to site management in monitoring the delivery of projects.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST HOLDER WILL INCLUDE: –
1.Visitor Services: · Issuing admission tickets and receipts · Cash handling Version · Sale of goods · Reconciling receipts against cash taken · Carrying out stock control checks · Escorting / supervising groups · Assisting with the preparation, organisation and running of events. · Giving guided tours and talks. · Assisting with the preparation and setting up of displays/exhibitions, enhanced experiences and interpretative materials. · Helping the public, answering questions and making visitors feel welcome. · Assisting the facilitation of externally run events and usage of sites. 2.Site Presentation: · Outdoor maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming and fencing. · Cleaning and minor maintenance of buildings. · Ensuring site furniture / signage is well presented (installation, inspection and routine maintenance). · Maintain the general upkeep and presentation of Departmental vehicles, plant and machinery. · Litter / dog foul collection and bin emptying. · Conducting visitor surveys including completion of questionnaires. · Animal and plant control. · Operating specialist equipment / machinery (for which training will be provided). · Operating a range of tools and equipment, which may include hand tools, minor plant, machinery, and vehicles following the delivery of required training. · Driving Departmental vehicles. · Upkeep of and collection of data from visitor number counters 3. Health and Safety Compliance with Health and Safety requirements including: · Lone working policy and procedures. · Highlighting any issues at sites. · Carrying out site inspections. · Responding to and remedying issues identified in Health and Safety audits / inspections. · Assisting with carrying out risk assessments and fire evacuation drills. · Following up any issues arising. · Maintaining records accurately. · Timely and accurate recording of all accidents and ‘near miss’ incidents. · Awareness of the correct response to an emergency situation. 4. Other Duties: · Providing cover for designated State Care sites, and assisting with their operational running to include evening and weekend work. · Opening, closing and checking the security of sites and car parks. Setting alarms where appropriate. · Patrolling sites / buildings and enforcing byelaws as an ‘authorised person’ as set out on warrant cards where appropriate; encouraging responsible behaviour by the public. · Operating audio visual, IT and camera equipment. · Use of NI Civil Service IT systems. · Maintaining and recording site information, such as complaints, visitor numbers and patrol reports. · Supporting the establishment of and maintaining good working relationships with local landowners, local councils and local community groups and the general public.
· Providing a high quality service to all customers
Essential -
•Maintenance of sites for public access • Maintenance of property or land for natural or built heritage • Maintenance of heritage sites for public amenity • Promotion of built or natural heritage through the presentation of guided walks/tours, interpretative materials or assisting in running public events.
AND
A full Category B driving licence, valid for Northern Ireland that will enable the candidate to carry out the duties of the post in full
**Proof of 5 GCSEs including Math's and English is required*
*Basic Access NI check**