Area Ranger

Job Description

Summary Would you like to do more for nature recovery in a diverse collection of green spaces in Belfast’s urban fringe We are looking for a confidentleaderandambitious team player who isup for the challenge of making our sites work better for nature and people.Thisis an exciting opportunity at a pivotal time as we make significant steps together with our visitors, supporters, staff, tenants, partner organisations and neighbouring landowners.We have big ambitions to restore nature and improve access across our portfolio which includes woodland, grasslands, coastland and uplands.You will be a part of the wider Belfast Portfolio ranger team, delivering at a landscape scale and finding betterways to do things.This post is funded under DAERAs Environment Fund Strategic Strand What its like to work here Belfast is a busy portfolio with large visitor numbers containing priority habitats across 12 diverse countryside properties. From the Maritime Cliff & Slope on the coastline at Islandmagee, or the habitat mosaic in the Belfast Hills that includes areasof Purple Moorgrass & Rush Pasture, Blanket Bog and Upland Heath. To the beautiful Wooded Glens at Cregagh, Collin and Glenoe or rolling farmland at Minnowburn, Lisnabreeny and Rowallane with their meadows and woodlands on the City’s fringe, there is a wonderfuldiversity of habitats that ensure there is never a dull moment. What youll be doing Reporting to the Countryside Manager, as Area Ranger youll lead a small, but flexible team covering a large area. With your endless enthusiasm for our work, you’ll help with the protection and care of habitats, wildlife, property, and machinery. Your passionwill inspire others to love these beautiful places as much as you do. You will share your work to a wide range of audiences, ensuring special places like these are both protected and enjoyed by everyone for ever. Producing seasonal work programmes, you willplay the key role in maintaining excellent standards of presentation and property maintenance.This varied role will include management and reporting on exciting projects such as a DAERA funded wetland creation and access project at Lisnabreeny and overseeing the replacement of access infrastructure at Cregagh Glen. You will be managing priority habitatsand historic landscapes, carrying out flora and fauna surveys, engaging with visitors and working with our tenant farmers and contractors.You will be tracking the progress of nature recovery work across the Belfast sites, reporting on progress to DAERA and the National Trust by monitoring the condition of Priority Habitats and species and tracking the progress of habitat restoration and creationprojects contributing towards our Land and Nature ambitions.The Belfast portfolio like many other countryside sites is experiencing levels of unprecedented recreational use and new audiences. You will monitor and maintain a safe environment for visitors and support management through our visitor risk plans.Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert. Who were looking for

• Have practical experience of countryside/rural skills
• Have evidence of good people management and leadership
• Have strong organisational skills including work programming
• Have a proven track record of managing and leading on health and safety and environmental compliance
• Have a full UK Driving licence Be able to manage contractors and small projects, including budgets.

And youll need to demonstrate the following experience on your CV/Application;

• Habitat and species surveying experience
• Empathy with, and significant experience of, working with volunteers

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 audienceswe 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

• 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 locations

• Independent financial advice

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