Assistant Ranger

National Trust; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent conservation organization is seeking an Assistant Ranger to help improve wildlife habitats and inspire others to appreciate nature. This role involves practical tasks in countryside management, working outdoors in various weather conditions, and supporting volunteers. The ideal candidate will have practical conservation experience and a positive, adaptable attitude. Enjoy substantial benefits, including a generous pension scheme and free access to various locations.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Tax-free childcare scheme

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most locations

Independent financial advice

Responsibilities

• Undertake tasks in countryside management.
• Conduct nature conservation work to enhance wildlife habitats.
• Perform site inspections and routine practical maintenance.
• Monitor wildlife habitats and support volunteers.
• Help deliver activities that engage people with the outdoors.

Skills

Practical experience in land, conservation and access management to level 2

Ability to work alone or as part of a team

Positive and approachable attitude

Willingness to work outdoors in all weather

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Important notice

In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.

With a love for the great outdoors, you’ll enjoy working with nature and want to inspire and motivate others. You’ll help to make habitats for wildlife better and make everyone feel welcome at our places.

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the important work we’re doing. As part of the Ranger team, you’ll need to think about our impact on the environment and how you can help.

Salary: £24,862.50 per annum/ £12.75 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Hours / working pattern: Full‑time. 37.5 hours per week

For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.

What it's like to work here

This role is based at Cliveden.

What you'll be doing

As Assistant Ranger, you’ll undertake different tasks in countryside management. This will include:

• Nature conservation work to make habitats better for wildlife
• Site inspections
• Routine practical maintenance
• Monitoring of wildlife habitats
• Supporting volunteers
• Helping to deliver activities that strengthen people’s connections with the outdoors

As no two days are the same, the nature of the role means a flexible approach is crucial to ensure the right level of support is given across the site. Whether you’re maintaining our green spaces or talking to people, you’ll inspire others to love our beautiful places as much as you do.

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document 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.

Who we're looking for

• Practical experience in land, conservation and access management to level 2 or 6 months vocational experience
• Willingness to work outside in all weathers and deliver tasks when the weather conditions aren’t ideal
• Comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way
• Able to work alone or under direction, and as part of a team
• Positive with an approachable attitude
• Happy and willing to learn new things
• Enjoy the work you do and happy to share this with others

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
• 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
• Independent financial advice