Summary We’ve got an exciting opportunity for an Area Ranger to join our team.  Working in some of the nation’s most stunning places and spaces, come rain or shine, your love of the outdoors will inspire others as you strive to ensure that landscapes are beautifully presented and maintained.

You’ll be working at the forefront of nature conservation and land management, managing a dedicated team of rangers and volunteers in a landscape that’s important for wildlife and loved by people. 

What it's like to work here You'll be part of a small team, reporting to the Lead Ranger for the Cliveden Portfolio, managing one member of staff and several volunteers. With a focus on Maidenhead and Cookham Commons, you’ll play a key role in planning and 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.  

What you'll be doing As the Area Ranger, you’ll manage a small team of Rangers working throughout the portfolio: following the lead from the property’s business plan, you’ll build and manage an effective and flexible work programme for you and your team. You’ll support your fellow rangers in undertaking engagement and conservation work, contributing towards HLS (Higher Level Stewardship) targets. You’ll play the key role in maintaining excellent standards of presentation and property maintenance, successfully achieving Conservation Performance Indicator targets.  

You’ll build and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues, contractors, tenants and neighbouring land managers.  You’ll also be responsible for helping with excellent communication of our conservation work to a wide range of audiences, both new and existing, through events, guided walks and engagement with local communities. You’ll appreciate the need for our countryside sites to bring in income, so your business ideas will play an important part in the team’s success.  

You can view the full role profile for this role in the documents attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.  There's also a full prospectus attached to give a comprehensive view of the role and the places you'll care for.

Who we're looking for We’d love to hear from you, if this sounds like you:   

• evidence of experience in land, access, and conservation management, preferably in an upland context including delivery of small projects and supervision of contractors   
• experience of developing and delivering work programs to meet conservation and access outcomes  
• a team player, with experience of leading and line-managing teams of staff and/or volunteers   
• practical skills applied across a broad range of habitats and estate management, preferably with certification in chainsaw use, tractor driving, and towing trailers   
• able to work safely, leading on compliance including writing risk assessments as well as safety and environmental procedures   
• demonstrate a dedication to nature and the outdoors - able to engage with visitors to help them understand the value of our work   
• 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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