Ranger

We have an exciting opportunity for a Ranger to join our team on the Isle of Wight. Working in some of the nation’s most spectacular places, your love of the outdoors will encourage others as you strive to ensure that landscapes are beautifully presented and continue to take our visitors’ breath away.

Please note, the salary for this role is £23,000 - £24,000 per annum, dependant on experience.

**Interviews will be held on the 11th of December.**

What it's like to work here:Only a short ferry crossing from the British mainland, the Isle of Wight is renowned for its tranquillity, stunning landscapes and diverse habitats.

More than 5000 acres of coast and countryside across the Isle of Wight is in the care of the National Trust. This includes some of the best quality chalk grassland in the UK, woodlands supporting populations of red squirrel, heathland where nightjars nest; coastal undercliffs with rare insects such as the Glanville fritillary.

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What you'll be doing:With your endless passion for our work, you’ll help to deliver outstanding outdoors experiences and excellent conservation work, protecting habitats, wildlife and property. You'll be working across the Island as part of a small and dedicated team.

Most of our countryside is highly protected as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and includes the Island’s only National Nature Reserve at Newtown Harbour. You'll help care for our own flocks of Hebridean sheep and Old English goats that graze many of our places and are a crucial part of our grassland conservation. You'll join us as we embark on an exciting journey to bring an abundance of nature back to all our farmed landscapes.

Working as part of the countryside team across the Island, the emphasis of this role is estate maintenance and habitat management, implementing our ambitious targets to make all our land rich in wildlife.

You could be doing such varied tasks as fencing, installing gates, bracken control, coppicing, scrub clearance and livestock husbandry and movement. The work will include biological monitoring, working with volunteers as well as occasional visitor engagement at events and community involvement.

**Please 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;
- Demonstrate a passion for nature, heritage and the outdoors
- Able to engage with visitors to ensure they understand the value of your work
- Be enthusiastic with a willingness to learn
- Be an excellent team player
- Be able to work safely, with risk assessments and compliance with safety procedures
- Experience in a land, access and conservation management
- 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
Fixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw to 31/03/25)