Suffolk County Council

Youth and Safety Ranger

Suffolk County Council  •  £26k/yr  •  Ipswich, GB (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

  • Suffolk New College
  • Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1LT
  • Salary: £26,310 per annum pro rata
  • Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 8am -4.30pm, Friday 8am -4pm, 38 weeks per year term time only
  • Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
  • Reference: 5179

Join our team at Suffolk New College as a Youth and Safety Ranger Are you passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment for young people? Do you thrive on challenges and have excellent communication skills?

Our Rangers ensure the safety and welfare of learners. Alongside this your administrative skills and proactive approach will contribute to a thriving educational environment.

Why choose us? Make a difference in young lives and work in a collaborative environment with a supportive team.

Take a look at the video below to see what it’s like to be a Youth and Safety Ranger at Suffolk New College

Please note Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site therefore you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.

Your responsibilities will be:

  • to ensure students have access to a safe and secure environment by maintaining a high profile in and around the college and proactively working with students in a security and support capacity
  • to ensure students participate and enjoy their time at college by delivering social, recreational and pastoral support activities that help engage students in college life.

What you will need

Please refer to the job description for the full person specification. Please ensure to specify how you meet the essential criteria and qualifications within your supporting statement (including driving licence) as this information will be evaluated and considered as part of the shortlisting process.

About us

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it’s a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency. The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.

Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

You may use AI tools to support your application, but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.

Please visit the benefits page of our website to see what we can offer you.

For more information

Please read the (pdf)

For informal enquiries please contact Kyle Whiting by emailing kylewhiting@suffolk.ac.uk or calling 01473 382706

How to apply

Please complete your application by visiting the recruitment page of our website

Closing date: 11.55pm, 5 July 2026

Interview date: 13 July 2026

The College reserves the right to close this advert early.

Suffolk County Council

About Suffolk County Council

Reimagine the possibilities.

As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are.

As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be.

By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves.

We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Ipswich, GB
Year Founded
1974
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