Summary
We've got an exciting opportunity for a Ranger to join our team at Cliveden.
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.
Provisional interview date: Wednesday the 20th of June
What it's like to work here
The Cliveden Portfolio is a fast-paced environment with new challenges every day. You'll be working on Common land at the heart of the local community and the wider estate of Cliveden House, one of the busiest properties in the National Trust.
As one of five Rangers across the Portfolio, you'll be helping to protect and care for habitats, wildlife, infrastructure and machinery. Managed by the Area Ranger for Maidenhead and Cookham Commons, you'll play a key role in delivering practical habitat conservation and access management as well as ensuring our places look their best. With the help of volunteers, we look after diverse sites including broadleaf woodland, species-rich chalk grassland and SSSI grazing marsh so our work is equally varied.
Find out more about Maidenhead and Cookham: Maidenhead and Cookham Commons ¦ Berkshire | National Trust
Find out more about Cliveden: Cliveden | Buckinghamshire | National Trust
What you'll be doing
You'll make sure that the conservation work and outdoor experiences across the Portfolio are of the highest standard. You'll build relationships in the local community, proudly representing the Trust and letting people know about the work you and the team are doing.
The role has a practical focus so is all about being outside and delivering management to preserve and enhance the places under our care. This includes access work, habitat conservation and ensuring sites are well presented. This will necessitate the use of chainsaws and tree felling equipment and you'll use and maintain powered machinery & hand tools. You'll understand the importance of a safe working environment with the ability to undertake and record compliance tasks such as footpath and outdoor furniture inspections. You may be working on your own or with other members of staff and will regularly lead volunteer teams on a variety of tasks.
You'll pass on your knowledge and enthusiasm to encourage others to love this area as much as you do.
You'll be required to work some weekends, bank holidays and evenings.
Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.
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)
- Tax-free childcare scheme
- 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
Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.