Summary
We're looking for an Assistant Ranger! With a love for the great outdoors, you’ll enjoy working with nature and want to inspire and motivate others. You’ll help to make habitats for wildlife better and make everyone feel welcome at our places. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the important work we’re doing. As part of the Ranger team, you’ll need to think about our impact on the environment and how you can help. Salary: £13.25 per hour Working Hours: You will work 36 hours per week, between the hours of 8am and 4pm. Contract Duration: Fixed term for 4 months Interview Dates: Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th June Proposed Start Date: 13th July 2026A full UK driving licence is required for this role.For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.
What it's like to work here
This role is based from our office at Cherryburn, but you will work across the Hadrian's Wall Country portfolio at Allen Banks & Staward Gorge, Hadrian's Wall, Bellister and Cherryburn. The Ranger team includes 4 Rangers, and you will report to the Lead Ranger.
What you'll be doing
As Assistant Ranger, you’ll undertake different task in countryside management. This will include nature conservation working to make habitats better for wildlife, site inspections, routine practical maintenance, monitoring of wildlife habitats, supporting volunteers, and helping to deliver activities that strengthen people’s connections with the outdoors.As no two days are the same, the nature of the role means a flexible approach is crucial to ensure the right level of support is given across the site. So, whether you’re maintaining our green spaces or talking to people, you’ll inspire others to love our beautiful places as much as you do. You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.
Who we're looking for
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
1. able to demonstrate practical experience in land, conservation and access management to level 2 or have 6 months vocational experience
2. willing to work outside in all weathers and deliver tasks when the weather conditions aren’t ideal
3. comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way
4. able to work alone or under direction, and as part of a team
5. positive with an approachable attitude
6. happy and willing to learn new things
7. enjoy the work you do and happy to share this with others
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.
8. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
9. Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
10. Tax free childcare scheme
11. Rental deposit loan scheme
12. Season ticket loan
13. Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
14. Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria
15. Flexible working whenever possible
16. Employee assistance programme
17. Free parking at most locations
18. Independent financial advice