Community Ranger

Job Description

Summary The face of our engagement work with young people, you will inspire them to become conservation champions and lovers of all things outdoors. Youll lead sessions, supporting young people to learn the skills to look after local green spaces.The salary is £21,684 plus an Outer London weighting allowance of £2,828 per annum.This role is required to work with vulnerable groups including children and any offer of employment or volunteering is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.The ability to work weekends, bank holidays and evenings is essential. What its like to work here Morden Hall Park is a vibrant and busy urban greenspace at the heart of the community in Merton. Were an oasis and wildlife haven in the centre of the capital, with a diverse countryside landscape, the River Wandle and magnificent tree-lined avenues justa 500 metre walk from the Northern Line.Click here for more information about this location What youll be doing With your endless passion for encouraging young people through nature, youll lead sessions teaching them to care for habitats and wildlife. You will encourage young people to love green spaces, big and small, as much as you do.Youll make sure that were delivering outstanding outdoors experiences and excellent conservation work. Youll build relationships in the local community, making sure we can be relevant to the lives and needs of young people.Whether youre maintaining local green spaces with young people, engaging the community at events or working with schools, colleges and youth groups across the borough, no two days will be the same.Youll also share and promote the work that we do here, ensuring special places like these are here to be both protected and enjoyed by everyone for ever. After all, your passion and dedication could fire the imagination that makes a young person becomea supporter for the rest of their life. Who were looking for Our team believes 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; Have an open mind and positive attitude towards engaging young people from a diverse range of backgrounds. A dedication to the inclusion of marginalised or minoritised people. Experience of planning and delivering engagement and practicalactivities that help build or strengthen connections with nature and the outdoors, particularly amongst young people (aged 11-25). Experience (formal or informal) of helping people to develop practical conservation skills and enable them to design, developand deliver their own small scale conservation projects. Good communication skills enabling positive relationships both internally and externally. Experience of working with volunteers, including being able to train, empower and support them to perform attheir best. Knowledge of Health & Safety compliance requirements and experience of producing risk assessments for day-to-day operations. 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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