Lead Ranger

National Trust; Trebyan; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nature conservation organization in the UK is seeking a dynamic Lead Ranger to oversee land management and engage visitors at Lanhydrock. This role involves leading a team, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of land management and experience in a visitor-centric environment. On-site accommodation provided.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of land management with a track record of delivering to a high standard.
• Experience in leading a team and managing budgets (operational and project).
• Strong commitment to health and safety compliance.
• Ability to balance countryside estate management with a high-profile visitor environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ranger team to deliver land and nature-focused outcomes.
• Write and deliver estate and woodland management plans.
• Create positive partnerships with tenants and neighbours.
• Inspire access to the outdoors and engage a broad audience in our work.
• Report to the General Manager and work closely with the management team.
• Manage operational and project budgets to deliver work and protect/enhance assets.
• Balance countryside estate management with a busy visitor environment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Land management

Team leadership

Budget management

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Overview

Location: Lanhydrock, Bodmin, PL30 4DE
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference/IRC: IRC166103
Closing Date: 28th September 2025
Salary: £30,966 per annum

Are you a dynamic and experienced countryside professional with enthusiasm for nature and knowledge of its conservation and the outdoors? We’re looking for a Lead Ranger to join our team.

This is a duty manager role providing 24 hour emergency cover for the property on a roster basis. This means that on-site accommodation is provided to the post-holder for the proper or better performance of his or her duties in accordance with Trust criteria and HMRC rules.

Interview Date: 10 October 2025 (1st stage), 17 October (2nd Stage).

What it’s like to work here

As the Lead Ranger for Lanhydrock, you’ll be joining our property leadership team to become a voice for our landscapes, a conservation champion, and an advocate for helping people to enjoy the outdoors. You will be working in collaboration with the leadership team to ensure Lanhydrock’s experience is innovative, audience-led and true to our spirit of place. The estate includes woodland, riverside paths and a Grade 2* listed parkland of international importance for its wildlife and ancient trees. Our outdoor offer includes 14km of off-road cycle trails, 40km of footpaths, a bridle route, adventure playground and Tramper facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ranger team to deliver land and nature-focused outcomes.
• Write and deliver estate and woodland management plans.
• Create positive partnerships with tenants and neighbours.
• Inspire access to the outdoors and engage a broad audience in our work.
• Report to the General Manager and work closely with the Estate Manager, Community and Participation Manager, and Property Experiences Curator.
• Manage operational and project budgets to deliver work and protect/enhance Trust assets and reputation.
• Balance managing and developing the countryside estate with a busy, high-profile visitor environment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of land management with a track record of delivering to a high standard.
• Experience in leading a team and managing budgets (operational and project).
• Strong commitment to health and safety compliance.
• Ability to balance countryside estate management with a high-profile visitor environment.

How to apply

Apply: IRC166103 - Lead Ranger