Assistant Ranger

Job Description

Summary We are now recruiting for an assistant ranger who can commit to working regular weekend evenings for a seven-month period from 26th March to the 29th of October 2023. Working hours will be from 16.00 to 20.30 Saturday to Sunday.As the evening ranger you will be the eyes and ears of Lyme up until the estate closes at 8pm. You will have fantastic people skills and be able to work independently to deliver a variety of maintenance and security tasks. Lone working is a crucial part ofthis role so your ability to work efficiently and manage your own workload is essential. A full clean driving license is also required.. Rangers have been a part of the National Trust since the beginning, our place in the organisations future means that we need to think long term about how we look after our special places. As part of the wider Ranger team, we need you to think about our impacton the environment, and find better ways to do things. What its like to work here This Peak District mansion is a popular filming location and was made famous as Pemberley in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. High above Manchester, it is a beautiful and special place and two thirds of our visitors come to enjoy the outdoors here.Lyme boasts 1,400 acres of beautiful parkland and rugged moorland, 2 herds of wild red deer, a very busy programme of events, art and exhibitions. Lyme also has extensive gardens that range from the Italianate Dutch Garden to the Vicary Gibbs tree garden,six catering outlets and two shops. Excellent local transport links means youre able to travel here by public transport or car. Click here for more information about this location What youll be doing With your endless passion for our work, youll help with the protection and care of habitats, wildlife, property and machinery, and your passion will inspire other to love this beautiful place as much as you do. We want you to engage with visitors, makingtime to talk to them, not rushing away to the next task. As an easily identifiable member of the Ranger team, on your best day you will be creating lasting memories for everyone.So whether youre maintaining our green spaces to assisting with guided visitor walks, through to delivering a wide range of engaging visitor experiences, no two days will be the same. Youll also share and promote the work that we do here, ensuring specialplaces like these are here to be both protected and enjoyed by everyone for ever. This will see you responding to queries and explaining the value of the work being undertaken. After all, your passion and dedication could fire the imagination that makes avisitor become a supporter for the rest of their life.Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert. Who were looking for To deliver this role successfully, youll need to:

• Demonstrate a willingness to work alongside volunteers and be able to support them to perform at their best

• Have a commitment to customer service standards and experience of its delivery

• Demonstrate a passion for nature and the outdoors

• Have good written and verbal communication skills

• Have good people skills enabling strong relationships externally and internally, to be built and maintained

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

• Practical experience in land, conservation and access management, to level 2 (or equivalent level of vocational experience)

• Some experience of delivering engagement activities that help build or strengthen visitors connections with nature and the outdoors

• Familiarity with machinery/equipment and practical certificates as required by the property

The package The National Trust has the motto For everyone, for ever at its heart. Were working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. Its important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audienceswe serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say were 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 properties 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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