Senior Ranger: Conservation & Lands Lead

National Trust; Midhurst; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

National Trust, South Downs West, is seeking a Senior Ranger to lead day-to-day land management and conservation work across Black Down and surrounding areas. Based at Woolbeding near Midhurst, you’ll build a flexible work programme and supervise volunteers and contractors.

You’ll engage local communities through events and guided walks, reporting progress and embedding high presentation standards while supporting conservation targets and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Practical countryside/rural skills with certification in chainsaw use, tractor driving and towing trailers.
• Experience in land, access and conservation management including small projects.
• Evidence of good people management, leadership, and supervision of contractors or volunteers.
• Knowledge and passion for nature and wildlife.
• Ability to communicate this passion to stakeholders and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day land management and conservation work across Black Down and surrounding areas.
• Build and manage an effective work programme in line with the Business Plan.
• Line manage a Ranger and lead groups of volunteers.
• Engage with audiences through events and guided walks; communicate conservation work.
• Support engagement with contractors and land managers; meet Conservation Performance Indicator targets.

Skills

Countryside skills

Chainsaw use certification

Tractor driving

Towing trailers

Land conservation management

People management

Stakeholder communication

UK driving licence

Job description

National Trust, South Downs West, is seeking a Senior Ranger to lead day-to-day land management and conservation work across Black Down and surrounding areas. Based at Woolbeding near Midhurst, you’ll build a flexible work programme and supervise volunteers and contractors.

You’ll engage local communities through events and guided walks, reporting progress and embedding high presentation standards while supporting conservation targets and partnerships.