The voice of our landscapes, conservation champions and lovers of all things outdoors, you’ll help to keep the British countryside 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: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Starting from £28,500

Contract: Permanent 

Interviews: 23rd September 

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

What it's like to work here

This former cotton mill was built in 1784 and is one of Britain’s greatest industrial heritage sites. Nestled on the banks of the river Bollin, the mill is located in the centre of approximately 500 acres of estate. The wider estate is comprised of a mosaic of habitats including woodland, grassland, hedges, ponds and the many tributaries flowing into the main river. With around 250,000 recorded visitors per year, plus unrecorded visitors utilising the network of paths throughout the estate, the ranger team work hard to deliver high quality nature conservation whilst also offering opportunities for people to connect with nature. This is an exciting opportunity to work in fast growing location and the team pride themselves on being dynamic, highly motivated and passionate people.

What you'll be doing:

• You'll deliver practical conservation work to protect and enhance the conservation status of the property.
• Ecological surveys are a vital method of recording the health and condition of our habitats and species, and you will be responsible for coordinating these.
• You'll lead and inspire a small team of staff and large team of volunteers.
• With a responsibility to engage with visitors with our Land, Outdoors and Nature ambitions, you will ensure they understand the value of your work and deliver impactful immersive ranger led events.
• You'll help create a great place to work, sharing common goals.
• A safe working environment is crucial to our work so you will work safely adhering to risk assessments and complying with safety procedures.
• You'll help to oversee the management of a small budget and contribute towards departmental income generation.

Who we're looking for

We would love to hear from you if you: 

• demonstrate a passion for nature, heritage and the outdoors
• have proven countryside management experience, along with relevant academic qualifications or equivalent vocational experience
• have leadership skills, with line management experience and able to motivate and inspire your team of staff and volunteers
• are competent in operating typical countryside machinery and equipment with relevant land-based qualifications
• have strong habitat and wildlife identification skills and an in-depth understanding of land management
• are experienced in tree safety management (TSM level two, or Lantra PTI)
• are highly organised and focused, with the ability to deliver departmental planning, budget management and compliance
• are proficient computer user with excellent abilities in keeping records of maintenance, inspections and monitoring.

The package

The 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)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme 
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places