Ranger – Litter and Waste

| Wimbledon and Putney Commons

Location: Commons

Salary: £23,000 a year, rising to £25,000 after a successful probation period.  In addition there is an annual living off allowance of £2300, and an annual discretionary bonus

Part Time: 32 hours per week

Closing date: 20/10/2025

Job Description

Following an internal promotion, a vacancy has arisen for a part time Ranger working on litter and waste, assisting in maintaining the Commons as a clean, safe and pleasant environment for the public and wildlife.

This is an incredibly important and valued role as cleanliness of the Commons is a very visible measure of the work of the charity. The successful applicant will be part of the Maintenance Team – but will spend a significant proportion of their time working alone. The role involves emptying general waste litter bins, emptying dog waste bins, picking up litter and speaking with visitors. Depending on the post holder’s skill set, there may be the opportunity for advancement within the team.

Weekend working is a requirement of this role (4 hours each day).

Essential requirements include:

• Self-motivated, reliable and conscientious.
• Content to work alone and as part of a team.
• Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling tasks.
• Willing to work outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions.
• Organised, flexible and able to manage own time effectively.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to follow health and safety rules and guidance.
• Full (clean) UK driving licence.  Training will be provided for driving a Commons’ buggy.

Desirable:

• Ability to problem solve, and be keen and flexible enough to tackle unfamiliar tasks or requests.
• Environmentally aware, with a commitment to preserving the Commons’ natural state.

Hours:   Part-time – 32 hours per week made up of three weekdays (0730 -1600) and four hours on both Saturday and Sunday. There is some flexibility in the timing of weekend working.

Salary: £23,000 a year, rising to £25,000 after a successful probation period.  In addition there is an annual living off allowance of £2300, and an annual discretionary bonus.

The charity is part of the local government pension scheme (employer’s contribution 20%).

Holiday: 23 days per year, including Bank Holidays

For more information please download the:

1. Application Pack and Application Form (pdf)

How To Apply

To apply please download Application Form (Word and e-mail the completed form to: recruitment@wpcc.org.uk. Good luck!