Assistant Ranger

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Job description

Rangers have been a part of the National Trust since the beginning, our place in the organisations future means that we need to think long term about how we look after our special places. As part of the wider Ranger team, we need you to think about our impact on the environment, and find better ways to do things.

Hours: 15 hours per week. Ideally covering a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and very weekend or evening working for which time of in lieu would be given.

Salary: £18,298 per annum

Contract: Permanent role

What it's like to work here

The Thames Valley is a major tourist destination, with historic houses, parks and gardens, cycling, walking and boating on the river. It's a beautiful area in which to live and work, with numerous small villages and towns in the countryside, yet good transport links to London by train and close to the east-west M4 motorway. The nearby thriving town of Reading with its range of housing types and prices, university and sporting facilities is the most important source for local visitors coming to the National Trust properties in this area. Basildon Park is just 12 miles from Greys Court, with nearby Nuffield Place - the third in the group, forming a close triangle of properties spilling out north across the valley.

For an informal discussion please call Leo Jennings, Area Ranger on or email.

What you'll be doing

The role requires a predominantly hands-on approach and would suit someone with an aptitude for small machine and hand tool operation and the ability to follow instruction with minimal supervision, working both alone and alongside fellow Rangers and Gardeners. You will be expected to lead volunteer groups and supervise contractors as necessary. You will also need to carry out basic administrative and record keeping duties to support the Area Ranger with managing the financial and compliance-related side of the business.

As a uniformed member of staff, you will represent the National Trust when on site and will be expected to provide a friendly and informative welcome to our visitors. This post would suit someone who is qualified in forestry, countryside management or landscaping and looking to broaden their experience.

Please also read the full role profile, attached on the National Trust website

Who we're looking for

• Experience of working or volunteering in a countryside, forestry, recreation, tree surgery or landscaping setting
• Working knowledge of British ecology and habitat management
• Experience of supervising volunteers
• Experience of driving 4x4s off road
• NPTC chainsaw maintenance, cross cutting and small tree felling
• NPTC/LANTRA tractor driving
• First Aid at Work
• Clean driving licence
• Good overall level of fitness and appetite for strenuous physical work in all weathers
• Basic IT literacy (Word, Excel, mapping software)
• Experience of interacting with public / visitors / neighbours / tenants