Lead Ranger, Land & Conservation Ops

National Trust; Haslemere; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 10%

Free NT places for you and guest

Season ticket loan

EV car lease

Discounts at work

Holiday entitlement 32 days+

Flexible working

Employee assistance

Free parking

Job summary

National Trust is seeking a Senior Ranger for Black Down and surrounding areas to lead day-to-day land management and drive conservation projects. You’ll manage a flexible work programme, supervise volunteers, and coordinate with contractors while maintaining presentation standards across sites.

You’ll engage communities through events and guided walks, contribute to HLS targets, and collaborate with neighbours, tenants and colleagues to protect wildlife and landscapes.

Qualifications

• Experience in countryside/rural land management with chainsaw certification, tractor driving and towing trailers.
• Proven ability to deliver small conservation projects.
• Evidence of people management and leadership, with supervision of volunteers or contractors.
• Knowledge and passion for nature and wildlife.
• Ability to communicate conservation work to stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with work planning experience.
• Experience with risk assessment and safety compliance.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• As Senior Ranger for Black Down and surrounding areas, lead and deliver day-to-day land management across the portfolio.
• Build and manage an effective, flexible work programme and support fellow rangers and volunteers.
• Engage with partners, tenants and land managers; help deliver environmental targets and HLS projects.
• Line manage a Ranger and coordinate groups of volunteers on conservation tasks.
• Maintain high standards of presentation and property maintenance; meet Conservation Performance Indicator targets.
• Communicate conservation work to diverse audiences through events and guided walks.
• Develop strong relationships with contractors, colleagues and local communities.

Skills

Countryside skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Communication

Driving licence

Chainsaw cert

Tractor driving

Towing trailers

Wildlife conservation

Job description

National Trust is seeking a Senior Ranger for Black Down and surrounding areas to lead day-to-day land management and drive conservation projects. You’ll manage a flexible work programme, supervise volunteers, and coordinate with contractors while maintaining presentation standards across sites.

You’ll engage communities through events and guided walks, contribute to HLS targets, and collaborate with neighbours, tenants and colleagues to protect wildlife and landscapes.