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Assistant Ranger Apprentice
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An Apprenticeship with the National Trust Ranger team.
Rangers are at the heart of our strategy to restore a healthy, beautiful, natural environment. They’re working to protect and improve the health and wildlife richness of our countryside, preserving all the benefits we get from it and helping more than 200 million visitors a year to experience and get closer to conservation of our special outdoor places.
Further information of the Apprenticeship Standard Countryside worker / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
For this role, please submit a covering letter which introduces yourself and answers the following questions:
- What do you understand about the Apprenticeship scheme?
- What attracts you to this role? How would this apprenticeship benefit you?
- What do you know about the National Trust?
- What skills do you think would be the most important for an Apprenticeship Ranger?
**Can lead to an assistant ranger or ranger role and potentially move to a L4 Countryside Ranger apprenticeship after additional experience gained in role. For all these roles you'll need to hold a driving licence.**
What it's like to work here:We welcome some 22.5 million visitors, from all ages and backgrounds, every year. We care for historic houses, gardens, mills, forests, castles, miles of coastline, islands, holiday cottages, pubs and inns, whole villages and even a goldmine. We also run a huge retail chain, a multi-million pound food and beverage business and much, much more. And we do all of this so that everyone can enjoy and make the most of the green spaces and beautiful places that England, Wales and Northern Ireland has to offer.
You can find out more from some of our current and previous apprenticeships here: National Trust Jobs : Apprenticeships
Based in the heart of the beautiful lake district at Our Windermere office, you will help and learn from our team of rangers across the central and east lakes portfolio. Covering our sites across Langdale, Ullswater, Windermere and Fell Foot you will gain an in depth and diverse understanding of countryside working across the lake district. You will learn about and be involved in Historic landscape management, woodland management, visitor management and engagement wildlife and habitat surveying and monitoring and much more You will be playing your part in looking after some of the most beautiful and iconic landscapes.
What you'll be doing:You'll be working with your Trust Line Manager/ Mentor on tasks specific to your apprenticeship and as part of the wider team and will be working outdoors in all weathers. You’ll attend, and prepare for, monthly review meetings with your Provider Mentor and be accountable for your own progression in relation to the Apprenticeship Standard. You'll be required to complete and upload relevant evidence to the appropriate e-portfolio system to document your progress as well as maintain timesheets for Off-the Job training. You'll be required to complete mandatory e-learning, courses and training provided as well as preparing for exams if applicable.
You'll need to attend 2 block weeks of training at the college in Somerset, with all travel, food and accommodation costs covered.
**Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert.**
Who we're looking forWe’re looking for a self-motivated doer who is able to encourage those around them; someone with a curiosity about countryside management and the confidence to connect with visitors, partners and the local community about our sites, our work and our ambitions for land, the outdoors and nature.
You’ll need a full UK driving licence, good written and verbal communication skills and be proficient in basic computer skills - Outlook, Word and Excel
Applications will be assessed against the below criteria as well as the content of your cover letter
The minimum criteria required for this role are:
- A Teammate with the ability to work independently or as part of a wider team
- Keen to learn, be committed to self-development and enthusiastic about acquiring new skills
- A genuine passion for nature and the outdoors Good attention to detail
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
- Independe
