Ranger

The National Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation organization is seeking a Ranger in East Midlands to protect habitats and engage visitors. You will carry out conservation work, educate the public, and maintain high standards of outdoor experiences. Applicants should have experience in conservation, a good understanding of safety procedures, and be capable of physical tasks. The role offers benefits such as a substantial pension scheme, free entry to National Trust places, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme of up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Gym memberships discounts

Up to 32 days holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Qualifications

• Experience in conservation work to protect and improve habitats.
• Ability to communicate effectively about conservation efforts.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Protect and care for habitats, wildlife, buildings, and machinery.
• Encourage others to appreciate the area's conservation.
• Perform high-standard conservation work and outdoor experiences.
• Build relationships within the local community.

Skills

Ability to carry out physical tasks

Confidence in helping visitors

Understanding of safety procedures

Experience with colleagues and volunteers

Capability to organise work

Awareness of supporting the property's future

Ability to use machinery

Job description

Ranger - Derby

Summary

Important notice – In line with our rede policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.

What it's like to work here

One of the East Midlands’ top 10 visitor attractions, ghostly Calke Abbey is a high performing property.

The unique visitor experience gives a vivid portrayal of a decaying country house, with the property’s interiors preserved but not restored.

The team are passionate and committed to the property and maintain exceptional standards of conservation.

The newly refurbished restaurant serves local and seasonal produce, including organically reared meat from the estate.

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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.

Who we’re looking for

Applications from redeployed employees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role.

In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below :

• 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 driver with a full UK driving licence

Criteria for all other applicants :

• 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, 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

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