- excellent verbal communication skills
- thinking and reasoning skills
- the ability to read English
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- maths knowledge
- analytical thinking skills
- the ability to use your initiative
- active listening skills
- excellent written communication skills
- to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
You could :
- advise landowners on how to manage their land
- conduct surveys, carry out research and analyse data
- write reports and deliver presentations
- prepare funding applications
- deal with complaints
- organise the upkeep of country parks and woodlands
- make sure footpaths are clearly marked and litter bins and car parks are provided
- advise on planning applications
- give talks to local groups
- produce resources like leaflets and information boards
- support local environmental events, activities and projects
You could work in an office, in a park or in woodland.
Your working environment may be physically demanding and outdoors in all weathers.
With experience and further qualifications, you could become a senior countryside officer or manager and then regional manager.
You can get more details about countryside careers from the National Land Based College and Grow Careers.
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