Conservation Ranger & Visitor Engagement Lead

National Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 10% of salary

Free entry to National Trust places

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Job summary

The National Trust is seeking a Ranger for Shugborough Estate in Staffordshire. The role focuses on habitat management, estate maintenance, visitor engagement and safeguarding the site, with the team of Rangers and volunteers.

The position is based on annualised hours with 1950 hours per year and a 37.5-hour week, including weekends and on-call duties. You will join a dedicated team delivering conservation grazing and landscape stewardship, reporting to the Lead Ranger and supporting operational

Qualifications

• Practical experience in conservation work to protect habitats and landscapes.
• Ability to engage with a wide range of people and explain conservation work.
• Experience in managing land, access and conservation in outdoor settings.
• Ability to work safely using risk assessments and guidelines.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage habitat and landscape maintenance across Shugborough Estate.
• Oversee estate infrastructure and safety, acting as Duty Manager on rota.
• Engage visitors, sharing knowledge of wildlife, history and conservation work.
• Support and lead volunteers in practical conservation tasks and skills sharing.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations to align with organisational priorities.

Skills

Conservation work

Public engagement

Land management

Risk assessment

Driver licence

Tools

Machinery operation

Job description

The National Trust is seeking a Ranger for Shugborough Estate in Staffordshire. The role focuses on habitat management, estate maintenance, visitor engagement and safeguarding the site, with the team of Rangers and volunteers.

The position is based on annualised hours with 1950 hours per year and a 37.5-hour week, including weekends and on-call duties. You will join a dedicated team delivering conservation grazing and landscape stewardship, reporting to the Lead Ranger and supporting operational