Area Ranger - Settle Summary Working in the Yorkshire Dales’ most stunning places and spaces, come rain or shine, your love of the outdoors will inspire others as you strive to ensure that landscapes are properly managed and beautifully presented. It’s a particularly exciting time for nature in the Dales as we work with tenants, neighbouring landowners and a dedicated project team to develop proposals for a major DEFRA-funded Landscape Recovery Scheme across much of our landholding and beyond. In this role, you may be required to work some weekends, bank holiday and evenings. Interviews and selection: Tuesday 3 June 2025 For further information on the role, and what to expect, please contact Ian Clemmett, Countryside Manager, at ian.clemmett@nationaltrust.org.uk What it's like to work here As a countryside property, the National Trust is at the forefront of conservation in the Yorkshire Dales – managing its land through a small but dedicated team, to the highest standards for nature, access and wider public benefits. Working closely with tenant farmers and partners, the Countryside Team includes Rangers and specialist staff centred around two separate bases in Malhamdale and Upper Wharfedale. Your main focus will be in Upper Wharfedale. You will report to the Countryside Manager and lead our Ranger team managing NT land from Kettlewell to Cray and Wensleydale to Richmond. This is a huge and remote area comprising largely moorland and woodland habitats. What you'll be doing You will be the essential lead for an operational team and the day-to-day delivery of operations across the Upper Wharfedale estate. You will build and manage work programmes. You will support your team in undertaking engagement, maintenance and conservation work. You will develop and deliver small projects and plan for the use of volunteers to increase our capacity, working safely and effectively. Your enthusiasm will inspire others to love this beautiful place as much as you do. Working with others, you will be able to share your work to a wide range of audiences, ensuring special places like these are both protected and enjoyed by everyone for ever. You will work closely with the Heart of the Dales Landscape Recovery team to provide skills, local knowledge and expertise in delivering for major nature and landscape conservation outcomes projected over the coming years. Who we're looking for We’d love to hear from you if you’re: experienced in managing land, nature conservation and access for people, including running small projects and supervising contractors used to developing and running programmes of work to achieve specific goals in conservation or access a strong team player, with a track record in leading and managing staff and volunteers practical and skilled in looking after a range of habitats and landscapes, with certificates in chainsaw use, tractor driving and towing trailers able to work safely, and take the lead on compliance – including writing risk assessments, and safety and environmental procedures happy to talk – with enthusiasm and commitment – to all kinds of people about the work you do and why it matters a driver, with a full UK 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.