Assistant Ranger Apprentice - Level 2 Norwich, England
Job description
- What do you understand about the Apprenticeship scheme?
- What attracts you to this role? How would this apprenticeship benefit you?
- What do you know about the National Trust?
- What skills do you think would be the most important for an Apprenticeship Ranger?
We welcome some 22.5 million visitors, from all ages and backgrounds, every year. We care for historic houses, gardens, mills, forests, castles, miles of coastline, islands, holiday cottages, pubs and inns, whole villages and even a goldmine. We also run a huge retail chain, a multi-million pound food and beverage business and much, much more. And we do all of this so that everyone can enjoy and make the most of the green spaces and beautiful places that England, Wales and Northern Ireland has to offer.
The National Trust’s ranger team at Blickling has an exciting opportunity for an apprentice ranger to work across the 4,600 acres making up the Estate. Carrying out a broad scope of works on sites throughout the listed park and wider estate including wetlands, grassland, woodland, wood pasture and lowland heath; this role brings all that this part of rural Norfolk has to offer to the right candidate.
You’ll be the face of the Trust to our visitors, neighbours and tenants and support the ranger team in delivering work plans and schedules. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of volunteers to help with the management of the diverse landscape as well as collecting survey data to inform our management.
There will be a regular need for weekend work as well as occasional evenings and bank holidays.
- A Teammate with the ability to work independently or as part of a wider team
- Keen to learn, be committed to self-development and enthusiastic about acquiring new skills
- A genuine passion for nature and the outdoors Good attention to detail
The packageThe 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
Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw for 18 mo)
