Ranger - Narbeth 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, your main priority under National Trust overall goal to see People and Nature thriving, will be to help restore nature, but you will also be expected to look for ways to help end unequal access to nature, beauty and history. Inspiring people to care and take action and to continually look for flexible new ways of working to help secure a future for us all. 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’ll be working as part of the Countryside team, based from offices at the Colby Estate, usually working 8am – 4pm. You should be willing to work some weekends, bank holidays and evenings, and be on call. The Welsh translation of the advert is available in the attachments. Rhai sy’n cael eu hadleoli’n unig Mae’r swydd wag hon ar gael yn unig i weithwyr sydd dan rybudd o golli swydd o ganlyniad i’r Rhaglen Dyfodol Cynaliadwy. Mae ‘Dan rybudd o ddiswyddiad’ yn golygu eich bod wedi dechrau ar eich cyfnod o rybudd. What it's like to work here We look after over 60 miles of coastline in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire, and manage over 4,000ha of land, from the large estates of Stackpole and Colby in the south, to the windswept farms, commons, and cliffs in the north. Steeped in history, the landscape here has been a cultural hot spot for thousands of years. Across the portfolio we look after Iron Age burial chambers, promontory forts, medieval field systems, 19th Century limekilns and Second World War defences. What you'll be doing 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. Your primary responsibilities will be the Colby estate, consisting of 450ha of farmland, woodland and coast, and the Carmarthenshire Coastal properties, consisting of 365ha of in-hand and tenanted land. 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: carrying out physical tasks to protect and improve land, habitats, and access helping visitors understand and enjoy the place and its conservation work following safety procedures and helping others stay safe working well with colleagues and supporting volunteers organising work and using tools, time and materials responsibly helping 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 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 managing land, access and conservation, and working outdoors able to use machinery and equipment, with relevant certificates 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 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 Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.