Ranger / Ceidwad - Betws Y Coed

National Trust; Conwy; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A conservation organization is seeking a practical conservation worker for a large estate in the United Kingdom. The role involves working outdoors on various tasks to protect and improve land and habitats while supporting community engagement. Candidates must have conservation experience and be able to communicate effectively in Welsh. Flexible working and competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust sites

Rental deposit loan scheme

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• 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.
• A driver with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physical tasks to protect and improve land, habitats, and access.
• Help visitors understand and enjoy the place and its conservation work.
• Follow safety procedures and help others stay safe.
• Work well with colleagues and support volunteers.
• Organise work and use tools, time and materials responsibly.
• Help the property run well and support its long‑term future.

Skills

Conservation work

Communication in Welsh

Use of machinery and equipment

Risk assessment usage

Job description

Job Overview

You will work closely with our area ranger to carry out a variety of practical tasks and projects on Ysbyty Ifan, one of our largest agricultural estates. The estate covers approximately 20,316 acres of uplands within Snowdonia National Park, including the Machno, Eidda and Upper Conwy Valley valleys. It consists of 51 farms and 30 houses, with breeding sheep and beef cattle as the main farming activities. The land is of great importance for nature conservation, home to several rare wild birds, and many areas are under SSSI protection. The National Trust manages the estate to protect it from larger industrial developments and supports farmers in traditional, nature‑friendly ways. You will be part of projects such as the Upper Conwy catchment programme, wildlife and woodland management, and volunteer education initiatives.

You don’t need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physical tasks to protect and improve land, habitats, and access.
• Help visitors understand and enjoy the place and its conservation work.
• Follow safety procedures and help others stay safe.
• Work well with colleagues and support volunteers.
• Organise work and use tools, time and materials responsibly.
• Help the property run well and support its long‑term future.
• Work closely with farm tenants, volunteers and the local community, most of whom are Welsh speakers; effective communication in Welsh is essential.
• Be willing to work some weekends, bank holidays, evenings and be on call.

Qualifications – Minimum Criteria

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes and 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.