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The Future Dunham Massey Programme is a rare and unique opportunity to deliver our Land, Outdoors and Nature ambitions on a landscape scale, for millions of people.

We have the amazing opportunity to recruit 2 Grade 9 Rangers to join the existing highly skilled and passionate Ranger team at Dunham Massey. Both roles will initially be on a 2-year fixed-term contract with the potential to go permanent. We are looking for experienced Rangers who already have the skills, passion, and knowledge to deliver high levels of nature conservation.

This would be a great secondment opportunity for existing Rangers who may be looking for a new challenge with ample opportunity. NB: if you are thinking of a secondment, please do discuss it first with your current line manager.

Salary: £23,500pa

Provisional interviews: 15th and 16th June

If you have any questions about this role please contact: [email protected]

• Gold standard access, welcoming visit, clean & tidy facilities, minimum standards of conservation, etc.

• Ancient & Veteran tree management, deer management, acidic grassland restoration, bog and mire improvements, historic landscape setting, rare deadwood beetle management, pond improvements, access, etc.

• Creation of Woodlands, hedgerows, ponds, wetland site, species rich meadows and High Nature Status Farming, multiuser access paths, and historic landscape settings.
  

What you'll be doing:You’ll help with the protection and care of habitats, wildlife and property, your passion will inspire other to love this beautiful place. You’ll share our common goal with customers and build relationships in the local community, proudly representing the National Trust.

You’ll also share and promote the work that we do here, ensuring special places like these are here to be both protected and enjoyed by everyone for ever. This will see you responding to queries and explaining the value of the work being undertaken. After all, your passion and dedication could fire the imagination that makes a visitor become a supporter for the rest of their life.

In this role, you’ll work some weekends, bank holidays and evenings.

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

Who we're looking forYou’ll need to;

• Deliver practical conservation work to protect and enhance the conservation status of the property
• Be an excellent team player, Help create a great place to work, sharing common goals
• Be able to work safely, with risk assessments and compliance with safety procedures
• Have experience in a land, access and conservation management
• Be competent with machinery and equipment as well as having the relevant certificates required
• Have a full UK driving licence.

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