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 futureAdditional criteria for all other applicants. We’d love to hear from you if you’re:practically experienced in a range of conservation work, to protect and improve habitats and landscapes happy to talk to all kinds of people about the work you’re doing, and why it matters hard-working and willing to learn able to work safely, using risk assessments and following guidelines experienced in woodland management, access and conservation, and working outdoors able to use a range of machinery and equipment, with relevant certificates experience of volunteer and contract management a driver with a full UK driving licence RangerThe Hadrian’s Wall portfolio is comprised of several properties in the Tyne Valley each supporting a variety of priority habitats and species in addition to significant archaeology and public access. Many of the sites are ‘highly’ designated for nature conservation, geology and archaeology. We welcome several thousand visitors every year from local dog walkers to international tourists. The portfolio covers 5 properties in the Tyne valley including; 6 miles of Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage site encompassing 6 Tenant Farms, Allen Bank & Staward Gorge- Northumberland's largest ancient semi natural woodland, Bellister a predominantly agricultural estate covering 3 tenant farms and offering a ‘green lung’ for local people at Haltwhistle, Cherryburn the birthplace of artist and engraver, Thomas Bewick and George Stephenson’s Birthplace. 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. Using your tactful communication skills, you’ll liaise with our farm tenants, partners and volunteers, recognising the importance they have in delivering our work. You’ll use your skills and experience to help deliver the nature and people ambitions of the portfolio. You’ll be doing habitat management, invasive species control, dry stone walling, access improvement works such as building steps and boardwalks, working with and leading volunteers, contractor management, wildlife management, undertaking felling and tree safety works, all whilst working to the National Trust values and behaviours. 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: 11th January 2026To 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. 167618IRC167618HexhamPermanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)Ends: Jan 11th Important noticeIn 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’ll be working as part of the Countryside team, based from offices at Cherryburn, usually working 8am – 4pm. This role is physically demanding, working within a challenging and sometimes remote environment. You’ll need to be comfortable and capable of working outdoors on rugged terrain using a variety of machinery and equipment. There will be both team and lone working. You should be willing to work some weekends, bank holidays and evenings, and be on callHadrian's Wall, Bardon Mill, Hexham, NE47 6NNCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK26,793 pa