Ranger (Welsh-Speaking) – Outdoor Conservation & Heritage

National Trust; Bethesda; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Trust is seeking a Ranger to help care for the Carneddau and Glyderau landscape on a permanent basis. You will work to protect habitats and wildlife, maintain the estate, and support outdoor experiences for visitors.

We expect practical outdoor experience, the ability to operate tractors and machinery, and good communication with volunteers and communities, including Welsh speakers. The role is 37.5 hours per week with some weekends and evenings as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience outdoors managing land and habitats, and supporting conservation.
• Ability to drive tractors on varied terrain and perform maintenance.
• Proficiency with machinery and relevant certificates.
• Good communication with visitors and volunteers is essential.
• Hard-working, proactive, and willing to learn.
• Comfortable working safely with risk assessments and guidelines.
• Holder of a full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Protect habitats, wildlife, buildings and machinery to deliver high-quality conservation work and outdoor experiences.
• Carry out practical estate maintenance and nature recovery tasks across Carneddau and Glyderau (fencing, dry-stone walls, gates, etc.).
• Collaborate with volunteers and educational groups on conservation tasks and share knowledge with visitors and communities.

Skills

outdoor land management

tractor operation

machinery operation certificates

communicating with diverse audiences

hard-working

risk assessments

UK driving licence

Job description

The National Trust is seeking a Ranger to help care for the Carneddau and Glyderau landscape on a permanent basis. You will work to protect habitats and wildlife, maintain the estate, and support outdoor experiences for visitors.

We expect practical outdoor experience, the ability to operate tractors and machinery, and good communication with volunteers and communities, including Welsh speakers. The role is 37.5 hours per week with some weekends and evenings as needed.