Area Ranger - Hindhead

We’re looking for an experienced countryside ranger who’s ready for a new challenge. You’ll be working at the forefront of nature conservation and land management, managing a dedicated team of volunteers in a landscape that’s important for wildlife and loved by people.

You'll be required to work Monday-Friday, though some weekend working will be required throughout the year to provide Duty Ranger cover across the Surrey Hills (14 days per year).

Area Ranger - Hindhead

What it's like to work here

Being part of the small team of three, who look after nearly 1,000 hectares of SSSI, SPA/SAC, you'll play a vital role in managing lowland heath and woodland in this corner of Surrey (your sites will include Hindhead Common, Witley and Milford commons and Hydon's Ball).

Working alongside another Area Ranger, you’ll be self-led and responsible for the day-to-day running of the sites by working to keep our visitors safe as well as managing the habitats for nature. You'll report to the Lead Ranger, who is based in the same office.

What you'll be doing

As the Area Ranger, you’ll be working as part of a small team of rangers looking after several different National Trust sites. As you develop a flexible and effective programme of work, you’ll be guided both by business needs and by the Trust’s strategy for restoring nature and enabling everyone to enjoy the countryside.

You'll play a key role in maintaining excellent standards of presentation and property maintenance, successfully achieving Conservation Performance Indicator targets. You'll build and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues, contractors, consultants, tenants and neighbouring land managers.

You’ll also be responsible for helping with excellent communication of our conservation work to a wide range of audiences, both new and existing, through social media, events, guided walks and engagement with local communities. You'll appreciate the need for our countryside sites to bring in income, so your business ideas will play an important part in the team’s success and you’ll look for ways to raise funds for the Trust through innovative business ideas.

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

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