Area Ranger

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.

What it's like to work here:The English Riviera portfolio of properties encompasses Coleton Fishacre, Greenway, Compton castle and Bradley Manor.

these properties include 3000 acres of wild and rugged Coastline and Countryside.

As a Ranger based at Coleton Fishacre you will be working across all these properties and managing a wide variety of habitats from lowland heath near Teignmouth, coastal wetlands, mixed farmland and estuarine Oak woodlands near Kingswear.

What you'll be doing:

As the Area Ranger you will be part of a small but dedicated team of Rangers working throughout the English Riviera portfolio: following the lead from the Lead Ranger and Property's Business Plan you will manage an effective and flexible work programme with specific responsibilities for the planning and creation of new woodlands across the portfolio.

You will support your fellow rangers in undertaking engagement and conservation work and contribute to the wider strategy delivery across the estate.

You will play the key role in maintaining excellent standards of presentation and property maintenance, successfully achieving Conservation Performance Indicator targets.

You will build and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues, contractors, tenants and neighbouring land managers.

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.

Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert.
Who we're looking forTo deliver this role successfully, you will need to;

• Have practical experience of countryside/rural skills
• Have evidence of good people management and leadership
• Have excellent communication skills including public presentation
• Have strong organisational skills including work programming
• Have a proven track record of managing and leading on health and safety and environmental compliance
• Have a full UK Driving licence
• Be able to manage contractors and small projects, including budgets.

And you'll need to demonstrate the following experience on your CV/Application;

• Diploma/NVQ3 or higher in countryside or environmental conservation
• Have good wildlife identification skills
• Habitat and species surveying experience
• Empathy with, and significant experience of, working with volunteers

The packageThe National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve.

We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Tax free childcare scheme
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most locations
• Independent financial advice

Requirements :
Compliance.
Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw for 24 mo)

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