Ranger

National Trust; Matlock Bath CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Job summary

National Trust is seeking a Ranger for Dyrham Park in Bath. The role covers protecting habitats, wildlife, and historic features while engaging with visitors and the local community. You will work outdoors in woodland, meadow and parkland on a 30-hour, seven-day rota including weekends.

The post is permanent and part-time, with a pro rata salary of £22,089 per year. Training on equipment such as chainsaws and tractors is available, with opportunities for career development within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in conservation work to protect and improve habitats and landscapes.
• Ability to speak with diverse people about the work and its importance.
• Hard-working and willing to learn new skills.
• Able to work safely with risk assessments and follow guidelines.
• Experience in managing land, access, and outdoor conservation work.
• Able to operate machinery and equipment with relevant certificates.
• Driver with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Protect and care for habitats, wildlife, buildings and machinery on the land.
• Share knowledge and enthusiasm to engage the public and visitors.
• Build relationships in the local community and represent the National Trust.

Skills

Conservation experience

Talk to the public

Hard-working

Safety awareness

Machinery operation

Driver's license

Tools

Machinery operation certificates

Job description

Summary

Dyrham Park is a historic 500-year-old deer park, house and formal gardens all within the 273 acre site. The parkland is a mosaic of woodland, grasslands, veteran trees, avenues, deer, wildlife habitat, archaeology, ponds and a well-loved café in the heart of the parkland.

Summary

Dyrham Park is a historic 500-year-old deer park, house and formal gardens all within the 273 acre site. The parkland is a mosaic of woodland, grasslands, veteran trees, avenues, deer, wildlife habitat, archaeology, ponds and a well-loved café in the heart of the parkland.

Salary

£22,089 pro rata (FTE £27,612 per annum)

Contract

Permanent

Hours/ working pattern

Part-time, 30 hours per week. Hours for this role are 8am - 4pm on a 7-day rota which includes 1 weekend every 5 weeks.

Interview date

Thursday 5th November

What It's Like To Work Here

We are a small ranger team but part of a wider team supporting each other with day to day tasks. You will be working outdoors on a daily basis in woodland, meadow and parkland with staff and volunteers. You will be supported to develop in career and train on equipment such as chainsaws and tractors.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be helping to protect and care for habitats, wildlife, buildings and machinery. You'll pass on your knowledge and enthusiasm to encourage others to love this area as much as you do. Whenever and wherever you come across people, you'll take the time to talk to them and answer their questions, rather than rushing away to the next task.

You'll make sure that the conservation work and outdoor experiences on the land in your care are of the highest standard. You'll build relationships in the local community, proudly representing the Trust and letting people know about the work you and the team are doing.

Please also read the full role profile

attached to this advert.

Who We're Looking For

• 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 driver with a full UK driving licence

The package

The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places

National Trust place

Dyrham Park, Dyrham, Bath, SN14 8ER

Documents

Ranger - Career Level B.pdf

Requirements

Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK

Closing Date

25th October 2026

Interview date

Thursday 5th November

Equal Opportunities Statement

The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.

Safeguarding Statement

The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.