Senior Ranger: Lead Conservation & Community Engagement

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; Haslemere; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; 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

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Countryside skills

Land management

People management

Team leadership

Wildlife knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Work planning

Risk assessment

UK driving licence

Job description

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