Senior Ranger - Coastal Habitats & Visitor Lead

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; Truro; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (up to 10% basic)

Free entry to National Trust places

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Job summary

The National Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Ranger to lead a countryside team across Orford Ness and Dunwich Heath, delivering conservation outcomes and high-quality visitor experiences. You’ll develop management plans, supervise staff and volunteers, and work with external partners to restore habitats and monitor ecology.

You will coordinate budgets, resources and risk management, ensuring safety and compliance while maintaining strong community engagement and storytelling across

Qualifications

• Level 4/5 or demonstrable equivalent practical experience in countryside management.
• Proven track record leading staff and volunteers to deliver conservation programmes.
• Experience in countryside, land, conservation and access management with nature recovery and visitor access.
• Ability to inspire communities, volunteers and visitors through clear communication and storytelling.
• Strong understanding of habitat management, ecological monitoring, and safety/compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and day-to-day management of Orford Ness and Dunwich Heath.
• Develop countryside management plans and practical work programmes.
• Monitor habitats, conduct species surveys and manage ecological projects.
• Lead and develop staff and volunteers; manage budgets, contracts and external funding.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and represent the team with external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Budget management

Health and safety

Education

Level 4/5 in a relevant subject

Job description

The National Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Ranger to lead a countryside team across Orford Ness and Dunwich Heath, delivering conservation outcomes and high-quality visitor experiences. You’ll develop management plans, supervise staff and volunteers, and work with external partners to restore habitats and monitor ecology.

You will coordinate budgets, resources and risk management, ensuring safety and compliance while maintaining strong community engagement and storytelling across