Ranger

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a hard-working and committed Ranger team at Polesden Lacey, to work with the wider property team and to learn, develop and fine tune a range of practical conservation skills whilst taking a leading role in our volunteer management.

Hours / contract: 37.5 hrs per week, permanent contract.

The role will include some weekend, bank holiday and occasional evening working.

**Salary: £22,252 - £28,275 dependant on experience.**

What it's like to work here:Polesden’s landscape of patchwork farmed fields in our parkland, orchards, hedgerows, long stretches of woodland and wood pasture makes for an incredibly interesting and diverse place to work. Alongside 2 other Rangers and reporting to the Lead Ranger, you’ll be managing our volunteer teams to deliver on our conservation ambitions. No 2 days are the same, with constantly evolving projects and changeable landscapes at your fingertips.

Whether you are coppicing in our woodland in the winter, planting new parkland trees in the autumn or pruning the orchard in early spring, there is always something to get stuck in with on the 1600 acres of Estate we look after and with the purchase of another 130 acres of woodland last year, this is an exciting time to be involved at Polesden.
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What you'll be doing:With your endless passion for our work, you’ll help with the protection and care of habitats, wildlife, property and machinery.

You’ll make sure that, at every twist and turn of these fantastic landscapes, we’re delivering outstanding outdoors experiences and excellent conservation work.

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 value of the work being undertaken.

You'll be working alongside our tenant farmers, internal and external stakeholders and across departments at the property, you'll help to deliver on meaningful conservation and habitat improvement work from planning to onsite delivery.

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

Who we're looking forYou’ll need to;
- Deliver practical conservation work, experience in land, access and conservation management
- 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 as part of a team
- Be able to work safely, with risk assessments and compliance with safety procedures
- Competence with machinery and equipment as well as having the relevant certificates required including full UK driving license

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 f/t (37.5 hrs pw)