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Area Ranger

National Trust

Area Ranger

£28500

National Trust, Styal, Cheshire East

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 3 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ad1ed53831404d3391c447d89551a44f

Full Job Description

  • You'll deliver practical conservation work to protect and enhance the conservation status of the property.

  • Ecological surveys are a vital method of recording the health and condition of our habitats and species, and you will be responsible for coordinating these.

  • You'll lead and inspire a small team of staff and large team of volunteers.

  • With a responsibility to engage with visitors with our Land, Outdoors and Nature ambitions, you will ensure they understand the value of your work and deliver impactful immersive ranger led events.

  • You'll help create a great place to work, sharing common goals.

  • A safe working environment is crucial to our work so you will work safely adhering to risk assessments and complying with safety procedures.

  • You'll help to oversee the management of a small budget and contribute towards departmental income generation.

    We would love to hear from you if you:

  • demonstrate a passion for nature, heritage and the outdoors

  • have proven countryside management experience, along with relevant academic qualifications or equivalent vocational experience

  • have leadership skills, with line management experience and able to motivate and inspire your team of staff and volunteers

  • are competent in operating typical countryside machinery and equipment with relevant land-based qualifications

  • have strong habitat and wildlife identification skills and an in-depth understanding of land management

  • are experienced in tree safety management (TSM level two, or Lantra PTI)

  • are highly organised and focused, with the ability to deliver departmental planning, budget management and compliance

  • are proficient computer user with excellent abilities in keeping records of maintenance, inspections and monitoring.