Ranger

4 weeks ago

County Durham South Tyneside areas, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

Location: This role is based County Durham, South Tyneside areas

Contract Type: Permanent

Reference/IRC: IRC154560

Closing Date: 25/08/2024

Salary: £23,868 per annum

As a Ranger, you’re the heart and soul of the National Trust in the landscapes we protect. You’re a champion of nature conservation and the great outdoors, and you’ll play a crucial role in keeping the nation’s beloved countryside and coast in good shape, for wildlife and for people.

You'll chiefly lead practical tasks shaping habitats & protecting landscapes, facilitating access, repairing estate furniture, and ensuring presentation remains at a high standard. This includes organising and maintaining tools, vehicles and equipment associated with practical work.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. You should be willing to work some weekends, bank holidays and evenings, and be on call.

Salary: £23,868pa

Contract: Permanent

Interviews: TBC

If you have any questions about this role please contact: Mathew.Harrison@nationaltrust.org.uk

The role will cover all sites in the Derwent, Wear and Durham Coast portfolio. The locations will be varied, including, Durham Coast, Souter, Crook Hall & Gibside.

You’ll pass on your knowledge and enthusiasm to encourage others to love this area as much as you do. Communication and administrative duties tied to volunteer management will be essential.

Cultivating skills in visitor experience is part of the role, and we want to develop our offer for informing and engaging. As a minimum, you will use your respected position to chat to members and listen to visitors – explaining our work and responding to queries - when present on your sites

You’ll make sure that the conservation work and outdoor experiences on the land in your care are of the highest standard. Monitoring is an essential part of land management. We are increasingly using GIS and digital devices for ecological recording, condition surveys and estate maintenance.

You’ll build relationships in the local community, proudly representing the Trust and letting people know about the work you and the team are doing.

We’d love to hear from you if you’re:

  • practically experienced in conservation work, to protect and improve habitats and landscapes
  • happy to talk to all kinds of people about the work you’re doing, and why it matters
  • hard-working and willing to learn
  • able to work safely, using risk assessments and following guidelines
  • experienced in managing land, access and conservation, and working outdoors
  • able to use machinery and equipment, with relevant certificates
  • a driver with a full UK driving licence. Please note you'll need access to your own transportation for this role with full travel expenses reimbursed.

   
Apply: IRC154560 - Ranger (nationaltrust.org.uk)

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