Ranger - National Trust

Countryside Classroom; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Trust is seeking a Ranger to champion nature conservation and outdoor stewardship. Based at Poole Farm in Derriford, Plymouth, you will contribute to urban green space projects and partner with local communities.

This is a full-time, fixed-term role until 31 March 2029, working 37.5 hours per week, predominantly weekdays with occasional evenings, weekends or bank holidays as activities dictate.

Job description

Location: Saltram, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1UH

Reference/IRC: IRC179806

Closing Date: 11th October 2026

The National Trust's commitment is "For everyone, for ever." Bringing that promise to life starts with the people that work here. It means building teams with a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. It means creating an inclusive environment where everyone is able to thrive.

Our roles are open to all. However, we particularly welcome applications from people of colour and people of the global majority because they are underrepresented at the Trust.

As a Ranger, you’re a champion of nature conservation and the great outdoors, and you’ll play a crucial role in keeping the nation’s beloved countryside and coast in good shape, for wildlife and for people.

You’ll be based at Poole Farm in Derriford, Plymouth; a hub for green recovery, and home to a successful urban Beaver project located within Derriford Community Park.

Salary: £27,612 per annum

Contract: Fixed term contract until 31-Mar-2029

Hours / working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, generally working Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, with occasional working outside of core hours for activities happening during evenings, weekends or bank holidays. You’ll be embedded and managed within PCC's Natural Environment Service.

Interviews: 20th & 21st October 2026

Plymouth Natural Grid project, alongside the Green Communities project, are within the Urban Pioneer Partnership (UPP); a long-term collaboration between Plymouth City Council (PCC) and National Trust (NT) aimed at enhancing urban green spaces and implementing nature-based solutions.

Expanding our Nature Returns project works in partnership with Natural England, we’re continuing to enhance & monitor our Local Nature Reserves, County Wildlife Sites & green spaces in Plymouth and South Devon with a focus on nature-based solutions to climate change; offering opportunities to develop projects & get involved with our active local community alongside our People & Nature Thriving strategy.