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.

Working hours are typically 9am – 5pm Monday - Friday, but you will be required to work bank holidays, early morning, evenings and weekends on occasion, particularly during busier periods.

If you have any questions about this role please contact: James.Porteus@nationaltrust.org.uk

The deadline for applications is Sunday 2nd April, with interviews scheduled to take place on Tuesday 11th April. 

The Northumberland Coast portfolio comprises some of the most beautiful coastline in the country. Long sandy beaches, rocky headlands and imposing castles define this corner of the North East. The National Trust cares for approximately 11 miles of coast over a 40 mile stretch, as well as two inland properties at Ros Castle and St Cuthbert's Cave. Our sites comprise a variety of habitats including wildflower rich dunes, lowland meadow, fen, woodland and upland habitats, and are home to some exciting species including red squirrel, adder, avocet and marsh harrier. Every summer thousands of breeding birds return to the Long Nanny shorebird site in Beadnell Bay making for a true wildlife spectacle. The site is home to internationally significant populations of Arctic and Little tern and a regionally significant population of Ringed Plover.

You will join a friendly countryside team and work closely with our colleagues on the wider portfolio, and may on occasion be required to help at Lindisfarne Castle and Garden or on the Farne islands. 

You can find out more about the property here: Embleton and Newton Links | Northumberland | National Trust

This is an exciting time to join the team as our Land, Outdoors & Nature strategy and Management Plans will help us to protect the very special wildlife here. You will work closely with colleagues and volunteer groups to deliver a conservation work programme across the coast and look for opportunities to involve key stakeholders in our work.

Our winter work program is varied and includes woodland, scrub, grassland and reedbed management as well as to habitat creation for terns. You will help to maintain high standards of presentation across the property and will maintain our fences, walls, paths benches and our bird hide.

In the summer, the focus shifts to the Long Nanny and protecting the thousands of birds which breed there. You will help to support our team of seasonal rangers and will play a key part in predator management and species conservation. Engaging our visitors are key to caring for this site, and this is the time of year when we have the most visitors coming to enjoy our coast.  

You will also play you part in monitoring our sites throughout the spring and summer, being involved in nest monitoring at the Long Nanny, botanical monitoring across the portfolio and looking for opportunities to set up new monitoring programmes. 

Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.

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 property

• Demonstrate a passion for nature, heritage and the outdoors

• 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

• Experience in a land, access and conservation management

• Experience in and working in a similar outdoor setting

• Competence with machinery and equipment as well as having the relevant certificates required

• A full UK driving licence

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.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Tax free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Perks at work discounts i.e. 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 locations

• Independent financial advice

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