Ranger

Job Description

Summary As a Ranger, you’re the heart and soul of the National Trust in the landscapes we protect. You’re a champion of nature conservation and the great outdoors, and you’ll play a crucial role in keeping the nation’s beloved countryside and coast in good shape,for wildlife and for people.You should be willing to work some weekends, bank holidays and evenings, and be on call. What its like to work here North Devon has one of the most diverse landscapes in Britain, from deep wooded valleys of temperate rainforest to high sea cliffs, from wildflower meadows to sand dunes.Based in Woolacombe, part of the Morte Estate stretching from Croyde to Ilfracombe, you would be joining an ambitious team who are working to create a more resilient and dynamic landscape in the face of the nature and climate emergency. This includes theplanting of trees, encouraging species rich grassland, conservation grazing and trialling techniques to slow water flows and reconnect watercourses with their floodplains. To connect more people to this incredible work for nature, we are delivering projectsacross the Morte Estate to develop the curiosity and skills of local people, raising the profile of what makes this place special, and reaching new groups.Working with volunteers and local communities is vitally important for us to achieve our aims to lookafter and share our places.For more information about our property please visit days-out/regionsouthwest/devon What youll be doing You’ll take the lead in developing and delivering our wildlife monitoring and survey programme, recruiting wildlife monitoring volunteers and sharing your knowledge and passion for wildlife with our existing Ranger team so that we can track and monitor thechanges we are implementing for nature and wildlife on the property. You will use your knowledge and experience to support the Rangers and volunteers to deliver habitat and estate management across the property. You’ll pass on your knowledge and enthusiasmto encourage others to love this area as much as you do. Whenever and wherever you come across people, you’ll take the time to talk to them and answer their questions, rather than rushing away to the next task.You’ll make sure that the conservation work and outdoor experiences on the land in your care are of the highest standard. You’ll build relationships in the local community, work with our farm tenants and proudly representing the Trust and letting peopleknow about the work you and the team are doing.Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.Who we are looking forWe’d love to hear from you if you’re:

• experienced in developing and delivering wildlife monitoring and surveying
• practically experienced in conservation work, to protect and improve habitats and landscapes
• happy to talk to all kinds of people about the work you’re doing, and why it matters
• hard-working and willing to learn
• able to work safely, using risk assessments and following guidelines
• experienced in managing land, access and conservation, and working outdoors
• able to use machinery and equipment, with relevant certificates
• a driver with a full UK driving licence

Who were looking for We’d love to hear from you if you’re:

• practically experienced in conservation work, to protect and improve habitats and landscapes
• happy to talk to all kinds of people about the work you’re doing, and why it matters
• hard-working and willing to learn
• able to work safely, using risk assessments and following guidelines
• experienced in managing land, access and conservation, and working outdoors
• able to use machinery and equipment, with relevant certificates
• a driver with a full UK driving licence

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 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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