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. This is a fixed-term role until 31 March 2027, working 18.75 hours per week, based at Attingham Park. You'll work 2.5 days per week, with a working pattern of two weekdays and one in every four weekends. Weekend working is planned and shared in advance for the year. You'll be expected to work some bank holidays and evenings to help the property run smoothly at peak times. What it's like to work here:Attingham welcomes more than half a million visitors a year. Make no mistake, this is a busy and thriving place to be that is full of life and locally loved. Whatever your role, you’ll play your part in helping us build relationships and make connections with our regular visitors, those new to Attingham, and those yet to visit, so we can keep Attingham a special place now, and for everyone, and for ever. Built in 1785 and owned by the same family for five generation, today it is around 4,000 acres in size, and at its heart is a mansion, parkland, walled garden, play space, deer park and various food and beverage and retail outlets. Click here for more information about this location 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. You’ll build relationships in the local community, proudly representing the Trust and letting people know about the work you and the team are doing. As a ranger at Attingham, you'll be involved in practical management and maintenance of the Deer Park and wider estate, as well as supporting the property team deliver exceptional visitor experience. You'll be responsible for supporting regular volunteers, placement students, and corporate and community volunteer groups throughout the year. Your role will cover a broad range of countryside and estate tasks, including tree and woodland management, deer herd management, grassland, orchard and hedge management, and the inspection, upkeep and repair of paths, fences, gates, bridges, benches and play areas. You'll also be responsible for the safe use, maintenance and record keeping associated with a wide range of vehicles, machinery and equipment. Who we're looking forApplications 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: 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 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 packageThe 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 Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK Fixed Term p/t (18.75 hrs pw to 31/03/27)