Conservation Ranger: Protect Habitats & Inspire Communities

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Job summary

The National Trust is seeking a Ranger to protect and enhance habitats and landscapes in the Chilterns, based near High Wycombe. You will join the Outdoors team, managing countryside sites and delivering habitat improvement projects.

You’ll help protect wildlife, engage with communities and stakeholders, and support tenant farmers while delivering high standards of land and public access. Weekend/on-call availability and a UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Practically experienced in conservation work to protect and improve habitats and landscapes.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise work effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and build positive working relationships.
• Confident communicating with a wide range of people to explain conservation work and why it matters.
• Ability to work safely, using risk assessments and following guidelines.
• Able to use machinery and equipment, with relevant certifications.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage countryside sites across the Chilterns as part of the outdoors team.
• Implement works under Environmental Stewardship Schemes and care for habitats.
• Engage with local communities and stakeholders to deliver conservation projects.
• Support tenant farmers and deliver habitat improvement programmes over the coming years.
• Promote wildlife conservation and ensure high standards of land management and public access.

Skills

Conservation work

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Risk assessment & safety

Driving licence

Job description

The National Trust is seeking a Ranger to protect and enhance habitats and landscapes in the Chilterns, based near High Wycombe. You will join the Outdoors team, managing countryside sites and delivering habitat improvement projects.

You’ll help protect wildlife, engage with communities and stakeholders, and support tenant farmers while delivering high standards of land and public access. Weekend/on-call availability and a UK driving licence are required.