Ranger - St Just Bodmin
Job description
Ranger - St Just
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.
What it's like to work here
West Cornwall is a portfolio of diverse properties in the far west of the county. From industrial mining sites to formal gardens, ancient estates to beautiful beaches and soaring granite cliffs it has a strong, individual identity. On the moors of West Penwith the signs of history are everywhere in an archaeologically rich landscape. Farming is important and we work with tenant farmers as our partners. We also care for a significant residential let estate and look after landscapes loved by many. We’re a busy and creative team and we work hard for places we care about. Whether it’s conservation work to our properties, or engaging people with special places, we’re proud to make a difference.
The countryside team is based close to the Count House at Botallack (near St Just), set in an impressive landscape of engine houses and other historic mining structures, against a stunning backdrop of cliffs and sea.
What you'll be doing
You'll be part of a small team of Rangers working in West Cornwall. You'll spend some of your time helping to implement the National Trust’s strategy to improve land for nature to combat species decline - helping with bracken control, scrub management, invasive species removal, heathland restoration, grassland management and grazing infrastructure. You'll be key in the management of our NT herd of Dartmoor ponies, involved in their welfare, checking and regular movements.
The rest of the time you'll contribute to the wider team's work programme of engagement, presentation, access and conservation work. You'll ensure excellent standards are met and will build and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues, contractors, tenants and neighbouring land managers.
You’ll also be expected to communicate our conservation work to a wide range of audiences, both new and existing, through events, guided walks and engagement with the local community.
Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.
Who we're looking for
To be fantastic in this role, we’d love you to have the following skills and experience:
- Practical experience and/or training in working with ponies for conservation grazing
- Experience in land, access, and conservation management
- Evidence of supporting your team in all aspects, with experience of leading staff and/or volunteers
- Practical skills applied across a broad range of habitats and estate management with experience/certification in chainsaw use, brushcutter use, tractor driving, and towing trailers
- Ability and knowledge to work safely, including writing risk assessments
- A passion for nature and the outdoors - able to engage with visitors to help them understand the value of our work
- A full UK driving license is essential
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.
- 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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