Ranger Team Leader (Full time 37 hrs. / wk.)Starting Salary: NJC Scale 18 to 22 (£31,537) under reviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join the staff team in one of Britain’s most iconic landscapes. The successful candidate will carry out a wide range of practical and administrative tasks involved in helping to manage the Malvern Hills and Commons. Closing date for applications is Monday 23rd March 2026 (12 noon). It is currently anticipated that interviews would be held from 8-10 April 2026. To apply, please return your completed application form via email by clicking "Fast Apply" or via post to: CEO, Malvern Hills Trust, Manor House, Grange Road, Malvern WR14 3EY marked ‘Private and confidential’. The areaThe Malvern Hills is a much loved and nationally important landscape. Over 1,000,000 visits are made each year and the view from the top of the Hills has been voted one of the best in Britain. Much of the land cared for by the Trust lies within a National Landscape, as well as containing Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Scheduled Monuments.The organisationMalvern Hills Trust (MHT) is a statutory body established by Act of Parliament in 1884 and is also a registered charity. MHT owns or manages around 1,200 ha (3,000 acres) of the Malvern Hills and Commons. The duties and responsibilities of the Trustees are set out under the 1884 Act and four subsequent Acts and include: Preserving the natural aspect of the hillsProtecting and managing trees, shrubs, turf and other vegetationPreventing unlawful digging and quarryingKeeping the hills open, unenclosed and unbuilt on as open spaces for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.MHT is also responsible for conserving and enhancing biodiversity, Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Scheduled Monuments on its land.MHT’s two main sources of income are a levy charged to local Council Tax payers in Malvern town, Guarlford, Malvern Wells, West Malvern, Colwall and Mathon and the revenue from car parks on its land. Copies of the annual accounts are available on our website.The roleThe Ranger Team Leader will lead and coordinate the Ranger team to provide a consistent, visible and professional presence across all Trust land. Working closely with the Land & Property Manager, the postholder will plan patrols and daily tasks, oversee incident response and standards of evidence. They will support boundary and encroachment casework, coordinate car park operations, and ensure that maintenance, path condition monitoring, waste handling and volunteer activity are effectively planned, delivered and recorded. The role maintains high standards of visitor care and byelaw compliance while ensuring safe systems of work throughout operations.Equal opportunitiesThe Malvern Hills Trust welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. It is our aim to foster a culture that embraces equality and values diversity which will help us to ensure that everyone feels involved and included in our plans, programmes and activities. A copy of our Equality and Diversity policy can be found on our website.