Ranger

2 weeks ago


Coniston, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

Summary

Passionate about the Lake District and helping to care for this iconic landscape?  We have an opportunity for a Ranger to join our South Lakes countryside team to help us manage our 4000ha estate.

As a Ranger, you’re the heart and soul of the National Trust in the landscapes we protect. You’re a champion of nature conservation and the great outdoors, and you’ll play a crucial role in keeping the nation’s beloved countryside in good shape, for wildlife and for people.

It’s an exciting time to join the team, in a varied role that will allow you to use your conservation, access and visitor engagement experience to deliver high quality land management, conservation, access and presentation standards across our land around Hawkshead, Claife and Tarn Hows in the South Lakes. 

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, some weekend working required.

Salary: £23,868pa

Contract: Permanent 

Interviews: 25th July

What it's like to work here

Line managed by the Area Ranger, you’ll be based from our office in Coniston in the heart of the Lake District and be part of our dynamic 25 strong countryside team, working in a supportive environment helping one another across the portfolio. 

We care for some of the most spectacular and iconic parts of the Lake District (UNESCO World Heritage Site) around Coniston, Little Langdale and Hawkshead. Our 4000ha countryside estate is a diverse range of habitats from woodlands and wood pasture to meadows and wetlands. The portfolio has strong ties to Beatrix Potter, her beloved Hill Top House, and legacy of land, farms, buildings, artwork and Herdwick sheep. This includes the popular visitor destinations of Wray, Hill Top House, and the iconic Tarn Hows, which together welcome over 450,000 visitors a year.

What you'll be doing

As Ranger you will be helping to protect and care for habitats, wildlife, boundaries, and access infrastructure, around Hawkshead, Claife and Tarn Hows (c. 700ha of land). With an eye for detail, you’ll make sure that the conservation work and outdoor experiences on the land in your care are of the highest standard.

You’ll pass on your knowledge and enthusiasm for this landscape and build long lasting relationships with our farm tenants, volunteers, local communities, and visitors, letting people know about the work you and the team are delivering and facilitating opportunities for them to get involved. 

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

Who we're looking for

We’d love to hear from you if you’re:

practically experienced in conservation work, to protect and improve habitats and landscapes happy to talk to all kinds of people about the work you’re doing, and why it matters hard-working and willing to learn able to work safely, using risk assessments and following guidelines experienced in managing land, access and conservation, and working outdoors able to use machinery and equipment, with relevant certificates a driver with a full UK driving licence

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)

•Tax-free childcare scheme

•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


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