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, and you’ll play a crucial role in keeping the nation’s beloved countryside and coast in good shape, for wildlife and for people.
Salary: £26,793 per annum
Contract: 24 months Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. You should be willing to work some weekends, bank holidays and evenings, and be on call.
What it's like to work here
The Lizard peninsula forms the southern-most point of mainland Britain. It is an area renowned for its rare wildlife, unique geology and its rugged and dramatic coastline. Some places are very much on the tourist map, but there are many quiet coves and expansive heaths to explore too. To the north is the Helford River, with its Creekside oak woodlands and rich intertidal mudflats. The Trust looks after and manages approximately 21 miles of coast on the peninsula, all accessed via the SW coastpath, and approximately 20 further miles of public and permissive footpaths and bridleways. The landscape is highly designated for its beauty and nature conservation value, much included within The Lizard National Nature Reserve. For more information about our property please visit
What you'll be doing
Your role will focus on enabling and improving public access and enjoyment of the places we look after, a key part of the Trust’s strategy of ending unequal access to nature. You’ll ensure our paths and infrastructure are in good order, whether that be signage, benches, steps or gates, and you will manage small projects to make our places more accessible for all. You’ll have an eye for detail and take pride in ensuring work is completed to the highest standard. You’ll work with our partners, tenants and neighbours to ensure public access is relevant and benefits local communities and visitors alike. You’ll contribute to the broader work of the Lizard Rangers (and the whole Lizard & Mid Cornwall Property team), assisting with general tasks, compliance with Health and Safety, events, media and responding to incidents. You’ll supervise and manage volunteers and support the Area Rangers and Lead Ranger on wider task planning and delivery. You’ll assist with the management of some of the special habitats in our care, whether that be woodlands, heath or coast, and you will have a passion for The Lizard.
Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.
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, We’d love to hear from you if you’re:
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