We’d love to hear from you if you’re: a strong team player, with a track record in leading and managing staff and volunteers practically experienced in relevant land, conservation and access management, including upland path repair to a high standardconfident in partnership working with good written and verbal communication skills experienced in planning and delivering work programmes to meet conservation, access and funding outcomesunderstanding of compliance and risk in the countryside with an ability to undertake tasks to a high standardorganised, able to work independently, prioritising and managing your work and competing demands on your timehappy to talk – with enthusiasm and commitment – to all kinds of people about the work you do and why it mattersa driver, with a full UK licenceArea RangerLocated in the heart of the Lake District World Heritage Site, the North and West Lakes is the largest portfolio within the National Trust comprising of 33,000 hectares spread across 6 valleys. Caring for temperate rainforest and ancient woodland, peatlands, common land and iconic mountains and lakes, you’ll play a key role in protecting this important landscape. Reporting to the Lead Ranger, you’ll be enthusiastic about the Lake District landscape, helping us restore a healthy, natural, resilient environment and ensuring everyone has the ability access and enjoy it.The Upland Area Ranger is responsible for erosion control on a quarter of the Lake District’s upland paths, including Scafell Pike, Blencathra and Cat Bells You’ll spend seven months of the role in the high fells of the Lake District from April until the end of October where you will manage a small team of Rangers and volunteers to deliver a programme of work for nature, people and access.You’ll be experienced in identifying erosion issues and have practical knowledge of a broad range of upland path repair techniques to help you solve them. This will include experience of navigating nature and landscape designations, engaging a varied range of stakeholders and ensuring the compliance and risk management of the projects you deliver. Confident managing your time and workload, you’ll have the resilience to consistently lead by example and the people management skills to build long-term relationships and drive delivery of high standards of work on behalf of the Fix the Fells partnership across a range of practical projects. Between November and the end of March, you will work as part of our wider North Lakes Ranger team supporting the delivery of other projects across our land in the North Lakes, as well as spending your time planning for the fell season ahead.This is an exciting time to join the North Lakes countryside team in a varied role that can deliver significant benefits for people and nature. The role will also contribute to other elements of our work and support the wider ranger team as required. It will include periodic weekend work, throughout the year, particularly through the main visitor season. 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. Closing Date: 18th May 2025 Interview Date: 30th May 2025To 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. 163578IRC163578KeswickPermanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)Ends: May 18th 95.3 mi from South MilfordThe voice of the National Trust in the uplands, you’ll be working to ensure the future health of the Lake District fells. It’s a varied role that will allow you to use your knowledge and experience of erosion control and upland path management as you lead the upland ranger team in the North Lakes to conserve these special habitats and protect the fells for the future as part of the Fix the Fells Partnership.Salary: £28,200 per annumContract: PermanentHours: 37.5 hours per weekIf you have any questions about this role please contact: isabel.berry@nationaltrust.org.ukPlease include a covering letter and CV with your application. Applications will be shortlisted based on the ‘Who we’re looking for’ section below, so be sure you evidence your abilities in these areas.Borrowdale, Bowe Barn, Keswick, CA12 5UPCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK28,200 pa