Area Ranger / Ceidwad Ardal - Caernarfon

National Trust, Caernarfon, Gwynedd - Gwynedd

Area Ranger / Ceidwad Ardal - Caernarfon

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National Trust, Caernarfon, Gwynedd - Gwynedd

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 7 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 985a6ce5a70b497697568b5ec15c3143

Full Job Description

Occasionally you'll be asked to help on the wider estate with practical tasks from fencing and dry-stone walling to tree planting and managing invasive species. You'll work closely with farm tenants, volunteers and the local community; the majority of whom are Welsh-speaking, so the ability to communicate effectively in Welsh is essential for this role. There can be no doubt that the area you'll work in is stunning, but conditions in the mountains can be harsh. You'll spend considerable time outdoors all year 'round, so you must be prepared for all types of weather, have good experience working outdoors, and be resilient and willing to adapt your plans to work with the weather of the day. Sut brofiad yw gweithio yma Byddwch yn arwain tîm llwybr cerdded Ceidwaid yr Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol o ddydd i ddydd yng Nghraflwyn (ger Beddgelert). Eich prif ffocws fydd mynediad a chynnal a chadw llwybrau cerdded yn Eifionydd, Carneddau a Glyderau. Mae'r swydd am gyfnod penodol o 6 mis, i lenwi secondiad. Weithiau, bydd gofyn ichi helpu ar yr ystâd ehangach gyda thasgau ymarferol, o ffensio a chodi waliau cerrig i blannu coed a rheoli rhywogaethau ymledol. Byddwch yn gweithio'n agos â thenantiaid ffermydd, gwirfoddolwyr a'r gymuned leol; bydd y rhan fwyaf ohonynt yn siaradwyr Cymraeg, felly mae'r gallu i gyfathrebu'n effeithiol yn Gymraeg yn hanfodol ar gyfer y swydd hon. Does dim amheuaeth y bydd yr ardal y byddwch yn gweithio ynddi yn odidog, ond gall yr amodau ar y mynyddoedd fod yn arw. Byddwch yn treulio cryn dipyn o amser yn yr awyr agored gydol y flwyddyn, felly mae'n rhaid i chi fod yn barod am bob math o dywydd, yn meddu ar brofiad da o weithio yn yr awyr agored, a bod yn wydn ac yn barod i addasu'ch cynlluniau er mwyn gweithio gyda'r tywydd ar y diwrnod. What you'll be doing 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, always ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and guidance. Using your experience of footpath building and maintenance techniques you'll lead and train a small team of rangers, organise volunteer days and make the most of community engagement opportunities. You'll have a clear understanding how your work contributes to the National Trust strategy to reduce carbon, reverse declines in biodiversity and ensure everyone is welcome. You'll ensure this is communicated to a broad audience through social media, TV/radio interviews, community talks, guided walks and public events. Working with the Lead Rangers and the Countryside Manager you will plan new footpath projects, prepare specifications and apply for consent for works, consult with stakeholders and manage project budgets and contractors.

The ability to communicate fluently in Welsh is essential for this role., We'd love you to have the following skills and experience:

  • evidence of experience in land, access, and conservation management, including carrying out small projects and supervising contractors
  • previous experience with stone pitching, footpath construction/maintenance and dry-stone walling
  • experience of developing and delivering work programs to meet conservation and access outcomes
  • be a strong 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
  • able to work safely, leading on compliance including writing risk assessments as well as safety and environmental procedures
  • demonstrate a commitment to nature and the outdoors - able to engage with visitors to help them understand the value of our work
  • a full UK driving license is essential

    Llais ein tirluniau, hyrwyddwyr cadwraeth a'r rheiny sy'n caru popeth am yr awyr agored. Byddwch yn helpu i gadw cefn gwlad ac arfordir Prydain yn hardd. Gan weithio yn rhai o leoedd a mannau mwyaf godidog y wlad, waeth beth yw'r tywydd, bydd eich cariad tuag at yr awyr agored yn ysbrydoli eraill a byddwch yn ymdrechu i sicrhau bod tirluniau'n cael eu harddangos ar eu gorau ac yn parhau i syfrdanu ymwelwyr.
  • Mae'r gallu i gyfathrebu'n rhugl yn y Gymraeg yn hanfodol ar gyfer y swydd hon. What it's like to work here Day-to-day you will lead the National Trust Ranger footpath team, based at Craflwyn (near Beddgelert). Your primary focus will be on access and footpath maintenance in Eifionydd, Carneddau and Glyderau. This vacancy is fixed-term for 6 months, to back-fill a secondment., The National Trust is committed to promoting and preserving those places of natural beauty and historic interest for which it has the privilege to be responsible for the benefit of the nation, for everyone for ever. The Trust is proud of what has been achieved over the last 126 years and is determined to maintain those high standards of conservation, stewardship and curatorial care for which it has been recognised throughout the world. Its achievements have enabled the general public and the Trust's members and visitors to enjoy and appreciate the countryside, coastline, gardens, historic buildings and collections, all of which encapsulate so much of the history of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is a duty to tell that history in a complete, balanced and accurate way, and without judgement. The National Trust continues as a guardian of the past, and for the future, to uphold its duty to maintain and enhance what has been entrusted to its care.

    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 properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan Perks at work discounts i.e. 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 locations
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