We’d love to hear from you if you’re:ability to carry out physical tasks to protect and improve land, habitats, and access • confidence in helping visitors understand and enjoy the place and its conservation work • understanding of safety procedures and ability to help others stay safe • experience in working well with colleagues and supporting volunteers • capability to organise work and use tools, time and materials responsibly • awareness of how to help the property run well and support its long-term future • a driver with a full UK driving licence RangerAt Calstone and Cherhill you will find 200ha rolling chalk downland and dry coombe valleys with an abundance of species rich chalk grassland flowers and butterflies and an Iron age hillfort with breath-taking panoramic views of the Wiltshire landscape. There are many important and rare invertebrate and plant species such as the Burnt Tip orchid and Wart biter cricket and the opportunity to become involved in species recovery work for both these and several other important plant and butterfly species. Further west we look after Sutton Lane Meadows, with thousands of Green Winged orchids and new to the portfolio are the countryside sites around Lacock, Great Chalfield and Westwood Manor with fantastic opportunities to help with the creation of new woodlands & hedges and the management of lowland floodplain meadows. Throughout the portfolio you will be working alongside skilled and experienced fellow rangers with opportunities to soak up the specialist knowledge of our archaeologists and wildlife advisers.There is lots going on, including scrub management, practical estate maintenance work, regular volunteer work parties, and ecological surveying, to name but a few elements of this exciting ranger role.Line managed by the Area Ranger for Lacock you will be directly involved with the two important but quite different SSSI grassland sites at Calstone and Cherhill and Sutton Lane meadows, as well as supporting the work of at Lacock, Great Chalfield, Westwood Manor and Bewley Common. You will work both on your own and with other members of staff, as well as with several volunteer groups supervising them on a variety of practical tasks. It is all about being outside and getting your hands dirty, looking after our nature and heritage, and making our sites accessible for our many visitors.With your endless passion for our work, you will help with the protection and care of habitats, wildlife, property and machinery, and your passion will inspire others to love these beautiful places as much as you do. We want you to engage with visitors, making time to talk to them, not rushing away to the next task.You’ll make sure that, at every twist and turn of these fantastic landscapes, we’re delivering outstanding outdoors experiences and excellent conservation work. You’ll share our common goal with customers and build relationships in the local community, proudly representing the National Trust.Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.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 Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. Closing Date: 3rd May 2026 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. 174576IRC174576West Kennett, MarlboroughPermanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)Ends: May 3rd 4804.9 mi from HoustonJoining the hard working and dedicated team here at Wiltshire Landscape you will play a key role in maintaining our special places and ensuring they are presented to the highest possible standard. Salary: £27,612 per annumHours/ working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. In this role, you’ll work some weekends, bank holidays, and evenings. Contract: PermanentA full UK driving licence will be essential to fulfil the requirements of this role. With bases at West Kennett Farm and Lacock your work will focus on our properties in the north-west of Wiltshire including our countryside sites at Calstone & Cherhill, Lacock, Great Chalfield and Westwood Manor.Wilts Countryside, Countryside Office, West Kennett, Marlborough, SN8 1QFCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK27,612 pa