Area Ranger

Job Description

Summary As a countryside property, the National Trust in Arlington is at the forefront of conservation – managing its estate through a small but dedicated team, to the highest international standards for conservation, access, and wider public benefits.As Area Ranger you’ll lead the team in the day-to-day delivery of our land management and operations across Arlington, North Devon. What its like to work here Arlington is a large 2700 acre lowland estate in the heart of North Devon, where we have a drive and ambition to do more for nature, people, and climate. Specifically, this brand new role is focused upon the delivery of woodland creation and woodland/treemanagement across the Arlington estate. In addition to working with staff and volunteers, you will also be working with our tenants to help them integrate more trees across the land they look after.You would be joining an ambitious Ranger and Project Team, who are working to break the hard lines between monocultured habitats, softening edges and creating a more mosaiced, and dynamic landscape. Which, in addition to planting trees, involves developingspecies rich grassland and trailing techniques to slow water flows and reconnect watercourses with their floodplains.It is important that people are at the heart of what we do, so that they can share, and benefit from these transformative nature gains. As our ambition keeps growing, we are actively working with communities to create incredible outdoor experiences for all.If you want to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team, who care about creating abundant and diverse habitats, and who inspire, challenge and supports each other, then we would like to hear from you.For more information about our property please visit days-out/regionsouthwest/devon What youll be doing As the Area Ranger you’ll manage a small team of Rangers working to deliver our woodland management and tree planting targets. Supported by Project Managers and the Lead Ranger you’ll build and manage an effective and flexible work programmefor you and your team. You’ll support your fellow Rangers in undertaking engagement and conservation work, contributing towards our ambitious tree planting targets and deliver our Woodland Countryside Stewardship Agreement. You will play a key role in providing exceptional standards related to tree safety, forestry contract management and ash dieback. Whilst you will have the creative vision and experience to design and implement new planting areas, which connect with our establishedwoodlands, and will form the Arlington tree-scape of the future. You will work closely with a mix of stakeholders, including the Arlington Ranger Team, projects team, tenants, contractors, statutory bodies, local community groups and volunteers to enable Arlington to deliver multiple nature, climate and people benefits.Good communication skills and willingness to work effectively as part of a team is essential. Because this role covers a wide scope, delivery will need to be alongside some great contractors. You will have the necessary skills to find, engage and employ appropriately skilled and qualified people. You will have worked with contractors specifically inthe forestry/woodland sector and understand and deliver excellent contract management. As a senior member of the Ranger Team, you will take on a leadership role within the group, which will include some line management duties. You will support more junior members, organise the team’s weekly planning, and when needed, pitching in with regularestate work. You will enjoy working with other people, and have a thirst for leadership and teamwork, which you will champion and encourage within the rest of the group. You will be a model for our values and behaviours, setting standards for others to emulate.Who were looking for Wed love to hear from you if you have:

• experience of woodland and forestry management.

• strong self and team leadership capability.

• experience of delivering exceptional forestry and woodland contractor management.

• experienced chainsaw operator with competency certification to reflect this.

• understanding and experience of compliance related to trees and woodlands.

• experience of designing planting areas in all forms; orchards, woodlands, wood-pasture etc.

• understanding of the permissions and grants system related to tree planting.

• awareness of the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS) and experience of managing certified woodlands.

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 andaudiences 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 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

• Independent financial advice

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