Ranger

The voice of our landscapes, conservation champions and lovers of all things outdoors, you’ll help to keep the British countryside and coast wonderful. Working in some of the nation’s most stunning places and spaces, come rain or shine, your love of the outdoors will inspire others as you strive to ensure that landscapes are beautifully presented and continue to take our visitors’ breath away.

What it's like to work here:Reporting to the Area Ranger and working as part of the countryside team across the Island, the emphasis of the role is estate maintenance and habitat management, implementing our ambitious plans to make all our land rich in wildlife.

We look after more than 5000 acres of countryside and 17 miles of the coastline around the Isle of Wight. This includes some of the best quality chalk grassland in the UK, home to early gentians, Adonis, chalkhill and small blues; ancient, coppiced woodland and semi natural woodlands, supporting populations of red squirrel and rare hoverflies; heathland where nightjars and Dartford warblers nest; coastal undercliffs with rare invertebrates such as the Glanville fritillary and wetland habitats supporting great crested newts.

What you'll be doing:You could be doing such varied tasks as fencing, installing gates, bracken control, coppicing, scrub clearance or livestock husbandry and movement. The work will include biological monitoring, working with volunteers as well as occasional visitor engagement at events and community involvement. Occasional evening, weekend and Bank Holiday working will be a requirement of this position.

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

Who we're looking forWe are looking for a practical person with a passion for wildlife, who ideally has
- knowledge of habitats and species
- Chainsaw experience and certification CS30/31/36 (NPTC 002001, 002002, 002004)
- Tractor Diving experience including use of various implements
- Good numerical, written and communication skills.
- Full driving licence including Trailer Cat.B + E

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.
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Free parking at most locations
- Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK