Area Ranger
3 weeks ago
Location: High Close Property Office, High Close, Ambleside, LA22 9HH
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference/IRC: IRC151375
Closing Date: 05/05/2024
Salary: £26,832 per annum
The voice of our landscapes, conservation champions and lovers of all things outdoors, you’ll help to keep the British countryside and coast wonderful. Working in some of the nation’s most stunning places and spaces, come rain or shine, your love of the outdoors will inspire others as you strive to ensure that landscapes are beautifully presented and continue to take our visitors’ breath away.
Hours: 1950 hour per year. This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year
Salary: £26832
Contract: Permanent
Interviews: 14th May
If you have any questions about this role please contact: Stephen.Dowson@nationaltrust.org.uk
As the Area Ranger you will manage a small team of Rangers working like you throughout the portfolio: following the lead from the Property’s Business Plan you will build and manage an effective and flexible work programme for you and your team. You will support your fellow rangers in undertaking engagement and conservation work, contributing towards HLS (Higher Level Stewardship) targets.
You’ll also be responsible for helping with excellent communication of our conservation work to a wide range of audiences, both new and existing, through events, guided walks and engagement with local communities. You will appreciate the need for our countryside sites to bring in income, so your business ideas will play an important part in the team’s success.
Who we're looking for:
- Practical experience in land, access, and conservation management, preferably including delivery of small projects and supervision of contractors
- Experience of developing and delivering work programs to meet conservation and access outcomes
- Experience of leading and line managing teams of staff and/or volunteers
- Practical skills applied across a broad range of habitats and estate management, preferably with certification in chainsaw use, tractor driving, and towing trailers
- Able to work safely, leading on compliance including writing risk assessments as well as safety and environmental procedures
- Demonstrate a passion for nature and the outdoors - able to engage with visitors to help them understand the value of our work
- A full UK driving licence is essential.
Apply: IRC151375 - Area Ranger (nationaltrust.org.uk)
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Area Ranger
3 weeks ago
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