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: carrying out physical tasks to protect and improve land, habitats, and accesshelping visitors understand and enjoy the place and its conservation workfollowing safety procedures and helping others stay safeworking well with colleagues and supporting volunteersorganising work and using tools, time and materials responsiblyhelping the property run well and support its long term future Additional criteria for all other applicants:practically experienced in conservation work, to protect and improve habitats and landscapeshappy to talk to all kinds of people about the work you’re doing, and why it mattershard-working and willing to learnable to work safely, using risk assessments and following guidelinesexperienced in managing land, access and conservation, and working outdoorsable to use machinery and equipment, with relevant certificatesa driver with a full UK driving licence RangerAt Wentworth Castle Gardens we put people at the heart of everything we do, and our ambition is to create an experience where everyone feels welcome, and able to enjoy this vital green space to explore, walk, relax, play and spend time together outdoors.With listed monuments including a mock medieval castle, a Victorian conservatory and fascinating stories both historical and modern-day the potential is huge.Click here for more information about this locationYou’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. You’ll build relationships in the local community, proudly representing the Trust and letting people know about the work you and the team are doing. 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.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 salaryFree entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)Rental deposit loan schemeSeason ticket loanEV car lease scheme Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discountsHoliday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.Flexible working whenever possibleEmployee assistance programmeFree parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. Closing Date: 16 November 2025 To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page.If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiries@nationaltrust.org.ukIf you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustments@nationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.Equal Opportunities Statement The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here. Safeguarding Statement The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early. 167038IRC167038BarnsleyPermanent p/t (15 hrs pw)Ends: Nov 16th 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, and you’ll play a crucial role in keeping the nation’s beloved countryside and coast in good shape, for wildlife and for people. You should be willing to work some weekends, bank holidays and evenings, and be on call.Wentworth Castle Gardens, Stainborough, Barnsley, S75 3ENCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK13.74 per hour