Ranger - Hexham

Summary

The voice of our landscapes, conservation champions and lovers of all things outdoors, you’ll help to keep the British countryside and coast wonderful. Working in some of the nation’s most stunning places and spaces, come rain or shine, your love of the outdoors will inspire others as you strive to ensure that landscapes are beautifully presented and continue to take our visitors’ breath away. 
Interviews will be held week commencing 6th June.

What it's like to work here

As part of a countryside team based from Cherryburn, you’ll work across a portfolio of sites which includes the iconic Hadrian's Wall, World Heritage site, Allen Banks & Staward Gorge, Bellister, Cherryburn and George Stephenson’s Birthplace. The countryside team is small covering a large and diverse area, because of this good teamwork and communication is essential to ensure we deliver our objectives. Some weekend, bank holiday and evening work will be required. 

What you'll be doing

With your endless passion for our work, you’ll help with the protection and care of habitats, wildlife, property and machinery and your passion will inspire others to love this beautiful place as much as you do.  Working in a variety of locations your day-to-day work will change with the seasons and our priorities. From helping to maintaining our woodlands, manage access infrastructure, working with volunteers and engaging with the public no two days will be the same. You’ll make sure that, at every twist and turn of these fantastic landscapes, we’re delivering excellent conservation work. You’ll share our common goal with visitors and build relationships in the local community, proudly representing the National Trust.   
Please see the full role profile, and additional information documents attached to this advert.

Who we're looking for

Our team believe that people deserve more than just ‘good service’, but an amazing experience they’ll never forget, and we are looking for like-minded people to join us. You’ll need to; 

• Deliver practical conservation work to protect and enhance the conservation status of the properties 
• Demonstrate a passion for nature, heritage and the outdoors 
• Be able to engage with visitors to ensure they understand the value of your work 
• Help create a great place to work, sharing common goals 
• Be enthusiastic, with a willingness to learn 
• Be an excellent team player 
• Be able to work safely, with risk assessments and compliance with safety procedures 
• Have experience in a land, access and conservation management from working in a similar outdoor setting Show competence with machinery and equipment as well as having the relevant certificates required 
• Have a full UK driving licence

The package

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.

Wherever you’re from, and whatever your background, we want to hear from you – and it doesn’t matter if you’re jam first, cream first, or even if you don’t like scones at all. Everyone is welcome.

Benefits for working at the National Trust include:

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Free parking at most locations

• Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.