Ranger

National Trust; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A conservation organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Seasonal Ranger to work at Blakeney Point. This physically demanding role involves protecting wildlife, particularly seabirds, and managing their habitats. Responsibilities include preparing for arrivals, monitoring populations, and engaging with visitors. Applicants should possess a full UK driving license, physical tasks ability, and an eagerness to work outdoors in a conservation setting. Seasonal accommodation is provided, with a schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Benefits

Seasonal accommodation

Unique working environment

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out physical tasks to protect and improve land, habitats, and access.
• Confidence in engaging visitors in conservation efforts.
• Understanding of safety procedures and ability to ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for the nesting seabirds' arrival by installing electric fencing and signage.
• Monitor and survey seabird populations while engaging with visitors.
• Support the onboarding and development of the Seasonal Assistant Ranger.

Skills

Physical tasks ability

Visitor engagement

Safety procedures understanding

Teamwork and volunteering support

Organizational capabilities

Conservation knowledge

Machinery operation

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Ranger to help us protect wildlife and manage Blakeney Point. This is a physically demanding, hands‑on role that offers a unique opportunity to live and work in a remote, tide‑dependent location. Seasonal accommodation is provided, and the role includes weekend, bank holiday and occasional evening work, with some on‑call responsibilities.

What it's like

From March to October, you'll live and work with a small team in the Lifeboat House on Blakeney Point. Access is tide‑dependent, so you'll use a boat and 4x4 to get around. From November to March, you'll be based at Blakeney, occasionally supporting at Brancaster and Horsey. You'll need to find your own accommodation on the mainland and support management of the UK's largest grey seal colony.

What you'll be doing

In summer you'll prepare for the arrival of nesting seabirds by installing electric fencing, signage to guide visitors safely around sensitive areas, and enforcing dog restrictions to protect wildlife during critical breeding seasons. Once the birds arrive, your focus shifts to monitoring and surveying, and engaging positively with visitors. You'll also support the onboarding and development of the Seasonal Assistant Ranger, helping them settle in and build confidence as part of the team.

Applications

Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. Please detail how you meet the minimum criteria:

Minimum criteria

• ability to carry out physical tasks to protect and improve land, habitats, and access
• confidence in helping visitors understand and enjoy the place and its conservation work
• understanding of safety procedures and ability to help others stay safe
• experience in working well with colleagues and supporting volunteers
• capability to organise work and use tools, time and materials responsibly
• awareness of how to help the property run well and support its long‑term future
• a full UK driving licence

Other candidates

• practically experienced in conservation work, to protect and improve habitats and landscapes
• happy to talk to all kinds of people about the work you're doing, and why it matters
• hard‑working and willing to learn
• able to work safely, using risk assessments and following guidelines
• experienced in managing land, access and conservation, and working outdoors
• able to use machinery and equipment, with relevant certificates
• a full UK driving licence