Summary
**Important notice**
In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.
As a Ranger you're a champion of nature conservation and the great outdoors. You'll play a crucial role in keeping the nations countryside in good shape for nature and people.
You'll be required to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
What it's like to work here
Dudmaston is a working Estate with an old family home at its heart. The Estate stretches across 3000 acres of park and woodland which includes Dudmaston Hall, four farms and the village of Quatt. Comer Wood at the heart of The Estate has miles of walking paths to explore on foot or by bike. Its an exciting time to join the team at Dudmaston as we are embarking on our twenty year vision which sees the creation of a significant amount of woodland, wood pasture and species rich grassland. In addition Dudmaston is part of the sandscapes project - a nature recovery project which aims to restore and reconnect areas of sandy habitats across three counties.
What you'll be doing
You’ll be helping to protect and care for habitats, wildlife, buildings and machinery. You’ll pass on your knowledge and enthusiasm to encourage others to love this area as much as you do. Whenever and wherever you come across people, you’ll take the time to talk to them and answer their questions, rather than rushing away to the next task.
You’ll make sure that the conservation work and outdoor experiences on the land in your care are of the highest standard.
The role changes with the seasons providing varied challenges and priorities throughout the year. You'll engage and lead a passionate group of volunteers tackling a variety of projects.
Who we're looking for
Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:
1. ability to carry out physical tasks to protect and improve land, habitats, and access
2. confidence in helping visitors understand and enjoy the place and its conservation work
3. understanding of safety procedures and ability to help others stay safe
4. experience in working well with colleagues and supporting volunteers
5. capability to organise work and use tools, time and materials responsibly
6. awareness of how to help the property run well and support its long-term future
7. a driver with a full UK driving licence
Criteria for all other applicants:
8. ability to carry out physical tasks to protect and improve land, habitats, and access
9. confidence in helping visitors understand and enjoy the place and its conservation work
10. understanding of safety procedures and ability to help others stay safe
11. experience in working well with colleagues and supporting and managing volunteers
12. capability to organise work, use tools and experienced chainsaw operator with competency certificates related to this.
13. experienced operator of machinery including tractors and tractor implements.
14. awareness and understanding of managing UKWAS certified woodland and tree and woodland compliance
15. a driver with a full UK driving licence
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)
•Rental deposit loan scheme
•Season ticket loan
•EV car lease scheme
•Perks at work discounts such as 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 Trust places