Ranger Burnley, England
Job description
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.
Contract: Permanent
Provisional interviews: 6th June and will be held at Gawthorpe Hall.
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week. In this role, you’ll work some weekends, bank holidays and evenings and be on-call.
Salary: £23,556pa
If you have any questions about this position please contact: [email protected]
What it's like to work here:Partnership and the local community are at the heart of Gawthorpe Hall. The wider estate, estate offices and Great Barn are managed by National Trust, with Lancashire County Council managing the Elizabethan Hall and surrounding gardens, and Burnley Football Club being the third major partner as their training ground, Barnfield, is on site.
Situated in the middle of Padiham, the site is very accessible and well used by the local community. It has good public transport links and a car park so it is also accessible to people coming from the surrounding urban areas and further afield too. Whether visitors come for a walk round the woods, a visit to the hall or to bring their children to play on the play trail, there is lots to do and see at Gawthorpe.
You'll join a small and very dedicated team consisting of an Area Ranger (the Line Manager for this role) and volunteers. You'll manage and work alongside the volunteers as well as educational groups carrying out practical conservation and maintenance tasks. There’ll be lots of partnership work both with partners on site and local community groups, colleges and schools. We have big ambitions for Gawthorpe and want you to help us to make them happen.
Click here for more information about Gawthorpe Hall
What you'll be doing:You’ll deliver great conservation, quality engagement and positive partnerships all while working safely. You’ll be getting stuck in to practical, hands-on work and work outdoors in all weathers. You’ll lead and work alongside our dedicated and passionate volunteers and develop new opportunities for people to participate in our work. You’ll be happy to work on your own and be self-motivated.
Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.
- Who we're looking forGood technical knowledge and experience is a variety of estate maintenance tasks including fencing, dry stone walling and access work.
- Passionate about nature, heritage and the outdoors, and sharing this passion with others.
- Experience in volunteer management, including developing volunteer teams and work plans.
- Experience in partnership working and community engagement/involvement.
- Good knowledge of health and safety requirements.
- Good communication skills and confident in dealing with a wide variety of people, including partners, local stakeholders and visitors.
- Full driving licence
Additional desirable (though not essential) qualifications and experience include:
- NPTC 201/202(formerly CS30 / 31)
- Brushcutter/trimmer
- PA1 and PA6
- First aid with Forestry.
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
Permanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)
