Senior Ranger

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; Haslemere; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working whenever possible

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Résumé du poste

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is seeking a Senior Ranger to lead day-to-day land management and operations across the South Downs West, based from Woolbeding near Midhurst. You will inspire teams to present landscapes beautifully and support conservation objectives with a hands-on leadership style.

Role involves coordinating a small team of Rangers, engaging volunteers, and delivering high standards of presentation and conservation outcomes, with some

Qualifications

• Experience in countryside/rural settings with practical land management
• Proven ability to manage people and supervise volunteers or contractors
• Strong communication of conservation work to diverse audiences

Responsabilités

• Lead day-to-day land management across South Downs West
• Build and manage a flexible work programme
• Line manage a Ranger and volunteer groups across sites
• Engage communities through events and guided walks
• Maintain presentation and property standards to meet conservation targets

Connaissances

Countryside skills

Land management

People management

Team leadership

Wildlife knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Work planning

Risk assessment

UK driving licence

Description du poste

We have an opportunity for a Senior Ranger to join our team to lead and deliver the day-to-day land management and operations across the South Downs West, based out of our office and yard at Woolbeding near Midhurst.

Sharing your love of the outdoors, you’ll inspire others as you strive to ensure that landscapes are beautifully presented.

Some weekend and on-call working is required on a rota basis. Additional pay and time off in lieu are given.

What it's like to work here

The South Downs West is a wonderful place to work, with a dedicated team and a wide range habitats and fascinating wildlife to look after. We manage thousands of acres of wildflower meadows, heathlands, chalk grassland and woodland, using our herd of beef cattle for conservation grazing. We also have several exciting species reintroduction projects including beavers and water voles.

What you'll be doing

As the Senior Ranger for Black Down and the surrounding areas, you’ll be part of a small team of Rangers working throughout and across the whole portfolio. Following the lead from the Property’s Business Plan and the Countryside Manager, you’ll build and manage an effective and flexible work programme.

You’ll support your fellow rangers across the area in undertaking engagement and conservation work, contributing towards HLS (Higher Level Stewardship) and other environmental targets. You’ll line manage a Ranger and lead groups of volunteers who help with varying conservation projects and tasks across the sites.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining excellent standards of presentation and property maintenance, successfully achieving Conservation Performance Indicator targets. You’ll build and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues, contractors, tenants, and neighbouring land managers.

You’ll also be responsible for helping with excellent communication of our conservation work to a wide range of audiences, both new and existing, through events, guided walks, and engagement with local communities.

Who we're looking for

• have practical experience of countryside/rural skills, preferably with certification in chainsaw use, tractor driving and towing trailers
• demonstrate experience of land, access and conservation management skills including delivery of small projects
• have evidence of good people management and leadership skills, and be a strong team player, including supervision of contractors or volunteers
• demonstrate a knowledge and passion for nature and wildlife
• demonstrate an ability to be able to communicate this passion to stakeholders
• have strong organisational skills including demonstrating experience of work planning
• able to work safely leading on compliance and demonstrating experience with risk assessment process
• have full UK driving licence.

Summary

We have an opportunity for a Senior Ranger to join our team to lead and deliver the day-to-day land management and operations across the South Downs West, based out of our office and yard at Woolbeding near Midhurst.

Sharing your love of the outdoors, you’ll inspire others as you strive to ensure that landscapes are beautifully presented.

Some weekend and on-call working is required on a rota basis. Additional pay and time off in lieu are given.

What it's like to work here

The South Downs West is a wonderful place to work, with a dedicated team and a wide range habitats and fascinating wildlife to look after. We manage thousands of acres of wildflower meadows, heathlands, chalk grassland and woodland, using our herd of beef cattle for conservation grazing. We also have several exciting species reintroduction projects including beavers and water voles.

What you'll be doing

As the Senior Ranger for Black Down and the surrounding areas, you’ll be part of a small team of Rangers working throughout and across the whole portfolio. Following the lead from the Property’s Business Plan and the Countryside Manager, you’ll build and manage an effective and flexible work programme.

You’ll support your fellow rangers across the area in undertaking engagement and conservation work, contributing towards HLS (Higher Level Stewardship) and other environmental targets. You’ll line manage a Ranger and lead groups of volunteers who help with varying conservation projects and tasks across the sites.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining excellent standards of presentation and property maintenance, successfully achieving Conservation Performance Indicator targets. You’ll build and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues, contractors, tenants, and neighbouring land managers.

You’ll also be responsible for helping with excellent communication of our conservation work to a wide range of audiences, both new and existing, through events, guided walks, and engagement with local communities.

The package

• 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 (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• 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

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

National Trust place

Black Down, Swan Barn Farm, Haslemere, GU27 2HU

Documents

• Senior Ranger - C.pdf
• South Downs West Recruitment Brochure.pptx

Requirements

Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK

Additional information

Closing Date: 22nd November 2026

Interview Date: 4th December 2026

Equal Opportunities Statement

The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here .

Safeguarding Statement

The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.