Area Ranger

What it's like to work here:Borrowdale was the first land purchased by the National Trust founders in 1902 in the Lake District. Many beautiful and iconic places are in Borrowdale, such as Derwentwater; Castlerigg (stone circle as old or older than Stonehenge); Watendlath, a hanging valley of such beauty that Walpole based the Herries Chronicle novels here; and Seathwaite, the wettest place in England and also where visitors can ascend Scafell Pike.

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What you'll be doing:As the Area Ranger it will be your responsibility to lead a small team of Rangers working with you across the portfolio, contributing towards HLS (Higher Level Stewardship) targets. Following the Property’s Business Plan you'll build and run an effective and flexible work programme for you and your team.

A key role in maintaining excellent standards of presentation and property maintenance, successfully achieving Conservation Performance Indicator targets. Building and maintaining strong professional relationships with colleagues, contractors, tenants and neighbouring land managers.

You’ll also be responsible for helping with the excellent communication of our conservation work to a wide range of audiences, both new and existing, through events, guided walks and engagement with local communities. You'll appreciate the need for our countryside sites to bring in income, so your business ideas will play an important part in the team’s success.

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

**Who we're looking forTo be fantastic in this role, we’d love you to have the following skills and experience**:

- Evidence of experience in land, access, and conservation management, preferably in an upland context including delivery of small projects and supervision of contractors
- Experience of developing and delivering work programs to meet conservation and access outcomes
- Supporting your team in all aspects, with experience of leading and line-managing teams of staff and/or volunteers
- Practical skills applied across a broad range of habitats and estate management, preferably with certification in chainsaw use, tractor driving, and towing trailers
- Able to work safely, leading on compliance including writing risk assessments as well as safety and environmental procedures
- Demonstrate a passion for nature and the outdoors - able to engage with visitors to help them understand the value of our work
- A full UK driving license is essential

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 properties 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 01/06/25)