Location: Dorchester, with travel across Central DorsetContract Type: Temporary (6 months initially, with potential for extension)Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am to 3:30pm FridaySalary: 20.29 per hourAbout UsConnect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, delivering high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions. We pride ourselves on being an ethical, transparent, and people-focused organisation, committed to supporting both our clients and candidates.About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Countryside Ranger to join Dorset Council''s Greenspace team. Reporting to the Greenspace Manager, you will be responsible for managing a designated geographical area within Dorset, helping to improve access to the countryside, maintain public amenity areas, and support the management of rights of way, nature reserves, and environmental projects.This is a varied role that combines team leadership, project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and operational management to ensure the effective delivery of countryside services across the region.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and support a team of staff, volunteers, and contractors.Manage countryside sites, public rights of way, and environmental improvement projects across a designated area.Develop and deliver work programmes, site management plans, and access improvement initiatives.Manage budgets, monitor project performance, and support funding opportunities.Build ..... full job details .....