We’d love to hear from you if you’re: practically experienced in conservation work, to protect and improve habitats and landscapes able to work safely, using risk assessments and following guidelines confidence in helping visitors understand and enjoy the place and its conservation work experienced in managing land, access and conservation, and working outdoors experience in working well with colleagues and supporting volunteers able to use machinery and equipment, with relevant certificates a driver with a full UK driving licence RangerThe Surrey Hills is a large countryside property group which looks after a wide range of iconic sites and much-loved landscapes. As part of the Central Woodlands team this includes the countryside estates at Polesden Lacey, Leith Hill, Bookham Commons and Abinger Roughs. The Leith Hill Estate includes the highest point in South East England and is made up of extensive woodland, areas of heathland, farmland and historic features including the iconic Leith Hill Tower. The site attracts large numbers of visitors year-round, and the ranger team plays an important role in balancing conservation priorities with providing access and enjoyment for everyone.As Ranger, you will be working alongside the Area Ranger at Leith Hill to help deliver day-to-day practical management of the varied habitats across the estate, combining with visitor engagement and management of our volunteer teams. As part of our wider Woodlands team you will also be working across sites with other Area Rangers in our group to support and deliver vital conservation work at places such as Bookham Commons and Polesden. No two days are the same, with constantly evolving projects and changeable landscapes at your fingertips. You’ll also share and promote the work that we do here, ensuring special places like these are here to be both protected and enjoyed by everyone for ever. This will see you responding to queries and explaining the value of the work being undertaken. You'll be working alongside our tenant farmers, internal and external stakeholders and across sites in the Surrey Hills, you'll help to deliver on meaningful conservation and habitat improvement work from planning to onsite delivery. 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: 12 April 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. 173554IRC173554DorkingPermanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)Ends: Apr 12th 50 mi from 38 The Willows, Broadwater, Stevenage SG2 8AW, UKThis is an exciting opportunity to join the Surrey Hills ranger community as part of our Central Woodlands team. Whilst this role mainly focuses on our Leith Hill Estate, you will be working closely with other members of the Woodlands team across a range of sites in the Central Surrey Hills, developing a wide range of practical conservation and countryside management skills and taking a leading role in volunteer management at our sites.Hours / contract: 37.5 hrs per week, permanent. The role will include some weekend and bank holiday working.Salary: £27,612. The advertised salary for this role will be in effect from 1st April. The advertised salary for this role will be in effect from 1st April.Please contact alex.mccafferty@nationaltrust.org.uk for more info.Leith Hill, Leith Hill Lane, Dorking, RH5 6LYCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK27,612 pa