Ranger

The voice of our landscapes, conservation champions and lovers of all things outdoors, you’ll help to maintain the grounds and surrounding areas to make sure they are beautifully presented at Tattershall Castle. Come rain or shine, your love of the outdoors will inspire your team of volunteers, as you strive to ensure that the landscape continues to take our visitors’ breath away.

In this role, you’ll work some weekends, bank holiday and evenings.

**What it's like to work here:This vacancy is included in a trial of the ‘Disability Confident’ scheme (level 1).**

Tattershall Castle is a compact site, with a small, friendly site team of staff and volunteers that are passionate about all things Medieval and who strive to conserve the site for future generations. We create lasting memories for our visitors through high quality experiences and presentation. Everyone here has their part to play in creating a culture of inclusivity and welcoming everyone that visits, works or volunteers at Tattershall.

Rising proudly from the flat Lincolnshire fens, Tattershall Castle, built by Lord Ralph Cromwell, Treasurer of England with its huge Gothic fireplaces and church-like windows, was designed to show off his wealth, position and power.

The landscape surrounding the buildings, is underpinned by archaeology and a life of history, which we would like to bring to life through creative planting and landscaping. It has two moats, a neighbouring church, and we host the second largest bat population in the country.

What you'll be doing:With your endless enthusiasm for our work, you’ll support with the protection and care of habitats, wildlife, property and machinery, and your passion will inspire others to love this beautiful place as much as you do. We want you to engage with visitors, making time to talk to them, not rushing away to the next task. As an easily identifiable member of the Ranger team, on your best day you will be creating great memories for everyone with the support of your volunteer team.

You’ll make sure that, at every twist and turn of these landscapes, we’re delivering outstanding outdoors experiences and excellent conservation work. You’ll share our common goal with customers and build relationships in the local community, proudly representing the National Trust. So whether you’re maintaining our green spaces, to assisting with guided visitor walks, through to delivering a wide range of engaging visitor experiences, no two days will be the same.

You’ll also share and promote the work that we do here, ensuring special places like these are here to be both protected and enjoyed by everyone for ever. This will see you responding to queries and explaining the importance of the work being undertaken.

**Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.**

Who we're looking forOur team believe that people deserve more than just ‘good service’, but an amazing experience they’ll never forget, and we are looking for like-minded people to join us.

You’ll need to;
- Deliver practical conservation work to protect and enhance the conservation status of the property
- Demonstrate a passion for nature, heritage and the outdoors
- Able to engage with visitors to ensure they understand the value of your work
- Be able to work safely, with risk assessments and compliance with safety procedures
- Experience in and working in a similar outdoor setting
- Competence with machinery and equipment as well as having the relevant certificates required
- A full UK driving licence

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
Permanent p/t (30 hrs pw)