Lead Ranger

Job Details Lead Ranger - BuckinghamSummary Important notice: In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy. We’re looking for a Lead Ranger in North Buckinghamshire. You’d be leading a team of rangers and volunteers, and helping to shape and achieve the National Trust’s plans for land and nature. What it’s like to work here The beauty of Stowe and the surrounding area has attracted visitors for over years. Designed by some of the most important landscape designers such as Capability Brown the grade 1 garden and park today giving an opportunity for nature to thrive and people to explore. The wider portfolio includes Claydon House, a medieval tower, duck decoy at Boarstall, Long Crendon Courthouse and Buckingham Chantry Chapel. Along with the friendly team, this area is a great place to work and for people to engage with their passion for nature. What you’ll be doing You’ll lead the work to improve the condition of the habitats and historic landscapes we look after, and manage projects to create new habitats. You’ll be part of the conversations to develop nature-focused plans at various National Trust sites. As part of a small team, you’ll be adaptable and able to step in to help wherever your expertise is needed. You’ll build strong working relationships with our tenants and graziers, lead the ranger and volunteer teams from the front, support them in their practical work and develop their skills. You’ll take on and manage contractors where needed. You’ll think about the future, help bring our nature conservation ambitions to life, and talk to a wide range of people and organisations, promoting our work to existing and new audiences. Who we’re looking for Leadership and People Management Conservation and Land Management Visitor Experience and Engagement Risk Management and Compliance Financial and Contract Management Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement Planning and Strategic Contribution For all other applicants: we expect a good manager of people, able to lead a team to achieve their goals, experienced in managing land, nature conservation and access for people, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and inspiring, someone who’s happy to work with people of all ages and backgrounds, including volunteers, familiar with health and safety and compliance requirements to do with the countryside and people’s activities, organised and self‑motivated, able to manage a fast‑paced workload with competing demands, confident in managing budgets, finances and contracts. The package The 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) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. #J-18808-Ljbffr