Summary
A unique opportunity to be a part of the Restore Nature Project Delivery Team, working alongside the Restore Nature Area Ranger to deliver our in-house river restoration, wetland and pond creation projects. This role will also support wider Restore Nature Delivery Team projects such as hedgerow and woodland creation as well as peatland restoration work.
You'll have the opportunity to develop their project delivery skills through hands on work. The role is currently committed to 21 weeks of river restoration, wetland and pond creation using tracked excavators and tracked dumpers, beginning in April. We will provide training in operating 360 tracked excavators and tracked dumpers if necessary.
Salary: £27,612 per annum - The advertised salary for this role will be in effect from 1st April.
What it's like to work here
As part of the Restore Nature Delivery Team for Cumbria and North Lancashire, you'll work across all National Trust landholdings within the North West as well as working alongside our partners on non-NT land delivering and supporting Nature Restoration projects.
The role is based out of the North Lakes office in Borrowdale alongside the Restore Nature Project Manager for Water and the Restore Nature Area Ranger.
The team currently works a compressed week Tuesday to Friday due to the area covered and the travel times to project sites.
What you'll be doing
As the Ranger for the Restore Nature Project Delivery Team, you'll contribute towards our in-house delivery projects working across Cumbria and North Lancashire alongside the delivery team Area Ranger, being responsible for ensuring that our projects are delivered successfully to a high standard and are compliant with CDM regulations.
You'll work with a wide range of stakeholders, both on and off National Trust land including property teams, tenants, private landowners, NGO’s and statutory bodies.
The project ranger team are an invaluable asset for the wider Restore Nature Project Team and will also be deployed to assist the Project Managers by providing site supervision of projects being delivered by contractors, meeting with property teams, tenants and other organisations and landowners to look at potential works and to deliver any remedial works necessary on completed projects.
Although you'll report to the Water Project Manager, the ranger team will be supporting all of the projects within the Restore Nature Project Delivery Team and will therefore be involved in both Woodland Creation and Peatland Restoration as well as potentially some Access work. There may also be times when the ranger team is called upon to support the Restore Nature team’s internal Ecologist.
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. practically experienced in conservation work, to protect and improve habitats and landscapes
9. happy to talk to all kinds of people about the work you’re doing, and why it matters
10. hard-working and willing to learn
11. able to work safely, using risk assessments and following guidelines
12. experienced in managing land, access and conservation, and working outdoors
13. able to use machinery and equipment, with relevant certificates
14. 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 (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
•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