Ranger

Rangers play a hugely important role at the National Trust, thinking long term to look after our special places. We are recruiting a Ranger to join our team at the Lizard and Penrose property on a fixed term post created due to a secondment within the wider ranger team.

What it's like to work here:The Lizard peninsula forms the southern-most point of mainland Britain. It is an area renowned for its rare wildlife, unique geology and its landscape of exposed heathlands, farmland, and narrow river valleys, with a rugged and dramatic coastline. The Lizard NT holding covers 940ha, all of which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), half as Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and 350ha is part of the Lizard National Nature Reserve (NNR). We also manage over 55ha of ancient and semi-natural woodlands working closely with our partner organisations on a landscape scale approach to conservation. We have approximately 50 miles of footpaths and bridleways with just under half part of the Southwest Coast Path. The team consists of 5 rangers, with 3 additional staff members being employed on a Species Recovery Project working to secure the future of 15 rare Lizard species.

To find out more please visit: Lizard Point | Cornwall | National Trust

What you'll be doing:Reporting to an Area Ranger you will work closely with the rest of the team and our volunteers. Using your practical and organisational skills and experience in countryside management you will flexibly support several areas of work, focussed on conserving the natural environment and enhancing public access. In our access work you will manage small projects and tasks upgrading sections of coastal path, improving steps, gates, surfacing, car parks and other infrastructure using your practical skills to improve access for all but sensitive to our highly protected landscapes. You will support delivery of our work for nature and put conservation at the heart of everything you do. This will include coppicing and glade creation in our woodlands alongside scrub clearance and habitat management to protect the Lizard’s coastal wildlife hotspots including outcrops home to unique assemblages of rare plants. You will adhere to National Trust safety policies and help maintain the machinery we all use.

You will share your expertise with our volunteers making the most of their skills and enthusiasm, supporting their involvement in all we do, with an active role in supervising volunteer groups and managing safety. You’ll ensure every visitor receives a high quality, consistent welcome and inspirational experiences of our work. Some of your time will be spent working in partnership with local access charities, Natural England, our farm tenants, and community groups.
- Who we're looking forExcellent communicator, customer focussed with an enthusiasm for access to the countryside.
- Experience in relevant land and conservation management.
- Practical skills to deliver small infrastructure projects alongside competence with machinery including brush-cutter and chainsaw.
- A passion for wildlife and nature.
- Flexible, organised and self-motivated, able to manage a demanding workload and to utilise resources efficiently.
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements and compliance.
- Experience of working with and supervising volunteers.
- Full UK manual 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
Fixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw to 31/03/25)