Ranger

National Trust; Stackpole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading conservation organization in Wales is seeking a practical ranger to join their countryside team at Stackpole Estate. This part-time position offers the opportunity to work in a stunning natural environment, focusing on various conservation tasks. Responsibilities include woodland management, supervising volunteers, and ensuring safe working practices. The ideal candidate should have experience in outdoor work and land management, be self-motivated, and possess a full UK driving license. This role may require occasional weekend and evening work.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing land access and conservation with outdoor work.
• Comfortable using IT programmes like Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Certificates for using machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Focus on woodland, coastal heath, dune grassland, and farmland conservation.
• Perform woodland management and tree safety tasks.
• Supervise volunteers and assist with species monitoring.

Skills

Self-motivated planning

Teamwork

Contractor management

Safety compliance

Land management

Machinery operation

IT proficiency

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Location: Stackpole Estate, Old Home Farm Yard, Stackpole, SA71 5DQ
Contract Type: Permanent, Part time (30 hrs per week)
Reference/IRC: IRC168258
Closing Date: 18th Jan 2026
Salary: £13.74 per hour

We are seeking a practical, nature-loving individual to join our experienced, conservation focussed countryside team in Pembrokeshire. This permanent ranger role offers the chance to work in one of the UK’s most stunning landscapes, helping to maintain and enhance our places in the south of the county to be rich in wildlife and inspiring for visitors. Occasional weekend, bank holiday and evening work is required.

What it's like

National Trust Cymru cares for some of Wales’ most spectacular and culturally rich landscapes, including 60 miles of Pembrokeshire coastline and over 4,000 hectares of land. From historic sites like Iron Age forts and medieval field systems to dramatic beaches and wildlife habitats, this area is a haven for nature and heritage.

The Stackpole Estate, a Grade 1 listed designed landscape, features woodlands, wetlands, and the famous Bosherston Lakes, home to otters and water birds. The estate is bordered by limestone cliffs, dune grasslands and two outstanding beaches. While the role is based at Stackpole Estate, you’ll also cover Freshwater West beach and Gupton Farm, Lydstep Headland and Lawrenny Woods. Our team of two rangers and a lead ranger work closely with local communities and partners such as Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Natural Resources Wales and Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. The Stackpole Centre is our main office, and our work is supported by a range of experts within the National Trust, such as Wildlife and Farming Advisors, Estate Managers and Archaeologists.

What you'll be doing

Working mainly at Stackpole, you’ll focus on woodland, coastal heath, dune grassland, reedbed, wetland and farmland conservation. Tasks include woodland management and tree safety, conservation grazing, estate maintenance and supervising volunteers. You’ll use tools from hand drills to chainsaws and tractors, assist with species monitoring, and support events. In this role you'll also drive 4x4 vehicles on and off road.

Who we're looking for

• able to be self-motivated including planning and delivering small projects
• happy working both in a team and independently
• experienced in procuring and managing contractors
• 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
• comfortable using IT programmes such as Outlook, Word and Excel
• a driver with a full UK driving licence

Apply: IRC168258 - Ranger