Lead Ranger

We're looking for a dynamic and experienced countryside professional to lead on the delivery of our nature and climate strategy in the White Peak. We're developing our vision for nature so it's a great time for you to join us.

You'll be supported by property and consultancy colleagues including a Woodland Project Manager, Ecologist, Farming Advisor and Estate Manager and the portfolio leadership team.

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

Situated in the spectacular setting of the Staffordshire and Derbyshire Peak District. The White Peak incorporates several key areas amounting to over 1700ha. These include: Dovedale; the Manifold Valley; Ilam Park; Ecton Mine, Stanton Moor Edge; Miller's Dale and Ravenstor; and High Wheeldon.

You'll join a dedicated team who have an ambition to care for this area for people, nature and climate. You'll be one of a dedicated and knowledgeable team of countryside professionals including the Lead Ranger at Longshaw, Countryside Manager in the High Peak and a Site Manager delivering a RSPB/NT partnership in the Eastern Moors.

You'll play a key role on the Property Leadership team helping to drive the wider portfolio plan, including visitor business and commercial. The opportunity for personal development and developing your experience is exciting.

What you'll be doing:As Lead Ranger, you'll lead a team of seven Rangers and gardeners who care for the landscape. You’ll plan, develop and coordinate a wide range of capital and cyclical management tasks, commission specialist contractors and continually develop a programme of conservation, access and engagement projects.

You'll use your leadership skills and countryside management experience to drive forward our vision and ambitious plans for conservation.

You'll also play a role in moving forward our Experience Design project at Ilam and Dovedale where we plan to make our places some of the most accessible in the Peak District.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a balance of leadership, practical and engagement skills.

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

Who we're looking forWe’d love to hear from you if you are:

- An inspirational leader with the ability to lead a team to deliver effectively
- An excellent communicator with experience in problem solving skills
- Experienced in project management
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of nature conservation and access management
- Customer aware and take pride on delivering excellent customer service
- Confident in managing budgets, finances, income generation and contracts
- Knowledgeable in health and safety requirements and other compliance issues relating to the countryside and visitor activities

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)