Summary
The Fix the Fells Ranger teams repair fell paths in the uplands for approximately seven months of the year (April to October).The other five months are spent at lower altitudes working as part of the National Trust North Lakes Property.
Fix The Fells – Caring for the Lake District's mountain paths and landscape.
Borrowdale & Derwent Water | Lake District | National Trust
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £23868
Contract: Fixed until 28-July-2026
Interviews: 1st August 2024
If you want to know more about the role do not hesitate to contact Ted Everitt-Stewart, Area Ranger, on / .uk
What it's like to work here
The North and West Lakes includes iconic mountains and lakes, 48 tenanted farms, 15,000 hectares of common land, the birthplace of William Wordsworth, internationally important habitats including a National Nature Reserve and attracts over 1 million visitors per year.
What you'll be doing
The responsibilities of an Fix the Fells Assistant Supervisor (Grade 9) are shown in the Role Profile. In addition, this role includes:
- Working closely with Fix the Fells volunteers, organising and managing monthly work parties, being the port of contact for the volunteers.
- Assisting the supervisor with the day to day running of the team, including work planning and compliance tasks.
- Leading when required upland path repair projects such as stone pitching, drainage and maintenance.
- Assisting in a variety of other practical tasks such as fencing, hedging and walling.
- Undertaking physical work in varying weather conditions in often high and remote locations.
Who we're 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 audiences we 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)
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- EV car lease scheme
- 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
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