Ranger

Job Description

Summary The voice of our landscapes, conservation champions and lovers of all things outdoors, youll help to keep the British countryside and coast wonderful. Working in some of the nations most stunning places and spaces, come rain or shine, your love of theoutdoors will inspire others as you strive to ensure that landscapes are beautifully presented and continue to take our visitors breath away. What its like to work here The ranger team care for exceptional places, the South Devon Countryside team are responsible forapproximately 35 miles of beautiful coastline stretchingfromWemburyto Dartmouth and are part of the largerSouth and East Devon portfolio.Our team, work with many volunteers andcommunity groups to deliver excellent conservation workand opportunities for the public to get engaged with ourwork and understand the NT cause.We have many Sites of Special Scientific Interest andstrong partnerships withlike mindedorganisations and anopportunity with the National Trusts Land Outdoors andNature programme to pioneer a new approach to landmanagement on a landscape scale. What youll be doing The Countryside Team are focused on creating a healthier, more beautiful natural environment across South Devon. Developing management site plans with a view to improving our land conservation, develop stronger partnerships with tenants and local communitiesand provide experiences that move, teach and inspire our visitors.Working with a friendly team, which consists of a Countryside Manger, 1 Area Ranger, 2 x Project Area Ranger, 2 Rangers, Visitor Operations & Experience Manager, and a Welcome Manager for the car park sites. The team are supported by a great team of volunteerrangers. Youre also part of a wider portfolio team which provides administrative, compliance, estate management, buildings advice.Youll deliver practical conservation work to protect and enhance the conservation status of the property and meet its objectives under the Trusts Land Outdoors and Nature programme.Youll be working across our varied estate, both countryside and coastalsites helping the wider team when and where needed, delivering great service to visitors and practical countryside management work.Work effectively alongside our tenants and partners in the local community to protect and enhance the Trusts assets and reputation.There will be some weekend and evening working and a weekend cover rota in the summer months. Who were looking for Our team believe that people deserve more than just good service, but an amazing experience theyll never forget, and we are looking for like-minded people to join us. Youll need to;

• Deliver practical conservation work to protect and enhance the conservation status of the property

• Demonstrate a passion for nature and the outdoors

• Be an excellent team player

• Be able to work safely, with risk assessments and compliance with safety procedures

• Experience in and working in a similar outdoor setting and role

• Competence with machinery and equipment as well as having the relevant certificates required

• A full UK driving licence

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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