Assistant Ranger

With a love for the great outdoors, you’ll enjoy working with nature and want to inspire and motivate others. You’ll help to make habitats for wildlife better and make everyone feel welcome at our places. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the important work we’re doing. As part of the Ranger team, you’ll need to think about our impact on the environment and how you can help. This is a fixed term position, with a start date of 28th April and an end date of 31st July. This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year. You'll work 480 hours over the duration of the contract and you'll work on a 24-hour rota, meaning weekend, bank holiday and night working is required. We’re currently undertaking our pay review process and it is likely that this salary will be increased from 1st April 2025. **Accommodation is provided to the postholder for the proper or better performance of their duties in accordance with Trust criteria and HMRC rules** What it's like to work here:You'll be based at Low Newton by-the-Sea, on the Northumberland Coast, working at the Long Nanny shorebird site, a nationally significant breeding site for Arctic terns, little terns and ringed plover. The Northumberland Coast is an important area for breeding shorebirds and the National Trust play a vital role in protecting one of the most important sites in the region. You'll be part of the wider Northumberland Coast and Farne islands ranger team, and will report to the Lead Ranger. What you'll be doing:As Assistant Ranger, you’ll be working at the Long Nanny shorebird site, delivering hands on conservation work to protect and monitor Arctic terns, little terns and ringed plover. As no two days are the same, the nature of the role means a flexible approach is crucial. You'll be carrying out extensive monitoring work, taking part in predator control work, maintaining fences and other site infrastructure and engaging with visitors, inspiring others to love our beautiful places as much as you do. For further details of the role, please see the attached "Assistant Ranger Additional Information" document. You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role. Who we're looking forWe’d love to hear from you if you are: - able to demonstrate practical experience in land, conservation and access management to level 2 or have 6 months vocational experience - willing to work outside in all weathers and deliver tasks when the weather conditions aren’t ideal - comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way - able to work alone or under direction, and as part of a team - positive with an approachable attitude - happy and willing to learn new things - enjoy the work you do and happy to share this with others 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 Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK Fixed Term p/t (480 hrs py to 31/07/25)