Conservation Ranger | Biodiversity & Community Outreach

National Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme up to 10%

Free entry to NT places

Season ticket loan

EV car lease

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Job summary

National Trust is seeking a Ranger to protect and care for habitats, wildlife, and visitor facilities across Calke Abbey estate, Foremark and Staunton Harold in partnership with Severn Trent. You’ll work outdoors, deliver biodiversity projects, manage livestock, and guide volunteers, sharing your knowledge with visitors.

You’ll be joining a dedicated team at Calke Abbey, Derbyshire, with opportunities to lead walks, engage with local communities, and promote conservation through daily outdoor

Qualifications

• Practically experienced in conserving habitats and landscapes.
• Able to talk to all kinds of people about the work you’re doing and why it matters.
• Hard-working and willing to learn.
• Able to work safely, using risk assessments and following guidelines.
• Experienced in managing land, access and conservation, and working outdoors.
• Able to use machinery and equipment, with relevant certificates.
• A driver with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Protect and care for habitats, wildlife, visitor infrastructures, vehicles and machinery.
• Deliver biodiversity project work, infrastructure improvements, livestock management, survey and monitoring, and volunteer management.
• Share knowledge and enthusiasm to encourage others to love this area; talk to people, lead walks and contribute to programming.
• Ensure conservation work and outdoor experiences on the land are of the highest standard; build relationships in the local community and represent the Trust.

Skills

Conservation work experience

People communication

Hard-working

Safety and risk assessments

Land management outdoors

Machinery operation certificates

Full UK driving licence

Job description

National Trust is seeking a Ranger to protect and care for habitats, wildlife, and visitor facilities across Calke Abbey estate, Foremark and Staunton Harold in partnership with Severn Trent. You’ll work outdoors, deliver biodiversity projects, manage livestock, and guide volunteers, sharing your knowledge with visitors.

You’ll be joining a dedicated team at Calke Abbey, Derbyshire, with opportunities to lead walks, engage with local communities, and promote conservation through daily outdoor