Area Ranger

We have a new opportunity for an Area Ranger to join our South Lakes countryside team to help us manage our 4000ha estate. Reporting to the Countryside Manager, you'll be based from our office in Coniston in the heart of the Lake District and be part of our dynamic 25 strong countryside team, working in a supportive environment helping one another across the portfolio. As Area Ranger, you'll manage and support a small team of rangers to lead our operational work across Hawkshead, Claife and Tarn Hows (c. 700ha of land), focusing on the development and delivery of conservation, access and land management improvements.

• strong practical access and habitat management experience, delivering maintenance and presentation work to a high standard with an eye for detail
• good people skills, able to motivate, lead and inspire
• good communication skills, able to build genuine long-term relationships
• a good understanding of compliance and risk in the countryside, with the ability to perform these duties to a high standard
• good organisational skills, able to work independently, prioritising and managing your work and competing demands on your time
• written and verbal communication skills, able to produce concise reports and marcomms/social media content content to share our work
• competence with, and relevant qualifications for the use of machinery and equipment (e.g., chainsaw, trailer driving, brushcutter etc).
• a full UK driving licence
  
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• 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.