Estate Ranger — Landscape Steward & Community Projects

Exmoor National Park; Dulverton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Paid sickness, parental and compassion

Time off for dependants

Access to Mental Health First Aiders &

Job summary

Exmoor National Park is seeking an experienced Estate Ranger to join on a fixed-term contract for two and a half years. This full-time role may involve travel for site visits and working from other National Park premises to support estate operations.

You will manage land, buildings and assets, engage with communities and deliver countryside projects, with flexible working options and a strong welfare package.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting commissioning systems for countryside management.
• Experience of project management and the ability to identify, plan and deliver projects.
• An understanding of rural issues and experience in countryside management.
• Experience of working with hand tools such as chainsaws and brush cutters.
• Good practical skills in estate and countryside management.
• The ability to understand and work with technical documents, interpret geographical information and navigate effectively in remote areas and under various weather conditions.
• Knowledge and experience of Health & Safety legislation and its application.
• Competency in the use of IT systems, including Microsoft Office and GIS.
• A degree level in countryside management, a relevant subject or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective day-to-day management of Exmoor National Park Authority's land, buildings and other assets.
• Co-ordinate practical work, address operational issues and manage smaller projects across the estate.
• Help promote its purpose and engage local communities and visitors with projects taking place across ENPA land.
• Support contractors delivering major projects.
• Manage specific projects relating to key assets.
• Liaise with tenants, leaseholders and licensees.
• Support land management schemes on in-hand land.
• Work collaboratively with Rangers, Field Services, the Estate Team and Learning & Engagement colleagues.

Skills

Project management

Rural countryside management

Chainsaws & brush cutters

GIS

IT skills (MS Office & GIS)

Education

Degree level in countryside management or relevant subject

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Exmoor National Park is seeking an experienced Estate Ranger to join on a fixed-term contract for two and a half years. This full-time role may involve travel for site visits and working from other National Park premises to support estate operations.

You will manage land, buildings and assets, engage with communities and deliver countryside projects, with flexible working options and a strong welfare package.