Ranger - Haywards Heath

TN United Kingdom; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

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Ranger - Haywards Heath

Summary

As a Ranger, you’re a champion of nature conservation and the great outdoors, and you’ll play a crucial role in keeping the nation’s beloved countryside and coast in good shape, for wildlife and for people. You should be willing to work some weekends, bank holidays and evenings, and be on call. This role is required to work with vulnerable groups including children and any offer of employment or volunteering is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

What it's like to work here

Nymans is part of the Nymans and Standen Portfolio, you will be based at Nymans and your work will span across both of these sites in addition to Wych Cross and Selsfield Common. One of the National Trust’s most visited places, Nymans was once a creative retreat for the artistic Messel family. The garden holds nationally significant plant collections and at its centre is the Messel family home – a partial ruin. Warm and welcoming, the remaining rooms offer a charming insight to the lives of the people that once lived there. The adjoining SSSI woodland features areas of coppice, veteran trees, ghylls, ponds, a system of rides, visible heritage and archaeology, over 40 breeding birds and is bordered by 100 hectares of farmland that is in its second year of transformation towards a mosaic of diverse habitats - using the Woodmeadows approach. Collaboration is an essential part of the role, whether working with the garden team to make use of coppice products, with the visitor experience team to develop new and interesting events in nature, or working with the volunteering team to make sure we maintain a fulfilled, involved and well-trained volunteer team. This is a great role to build on your experience and develop solid foundations for a career in wildlife conservation and countryside management.

What you'll be doing

As the Ranger, you’ll lead the day to day management a team of Volunteers working throughout the portfolio: following guidance from the Lead Ranger, together you will build and manage an effective and flexible seasonal work programme. You’ll support your fellow rangers in undertaking engagement and conservation work. You'll conduct ecological monitoring to assess the impact of our practical work on the habitats we care for. You’ll build and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues, contractors and tenants. You'll assist Forest School Sessions within the woodland, enriching the experience for the next generation of nature enthusiasts! You’ll also communicate our conservation work to a wide range of audiences, both new and existing, through events, guided walks and engagement with local communities. You’ll be helping to protect and care for habitats, wildlife, buildings and machinery. You’ll build relationships in the local community, passing on your knowledge and enthusiasm to encourage others to love this area as much as you do. Whenever and wherever you come across people, you’ll take the time to talk to them and answer their questions, rather than rushing away to the next task. You’ll make sure that the conservation work and outdoor experiences on the land in your care are of the highest standard.

Who we're looking for

We’d love to hear from you if you’re:

• practically experienced in conservation work, to protect and improve habitats and landscapes
• happy to talk to all kinds of people about the work you’re doing, and why it matters
• hard-working and willing to learn
• able to work safely, using risk assessments and following guidelines
• experienced in managing land, access and conservation, and working outdoors
• able to use machinery and equipment, with relevant certificates
• a driver with a full UK driving 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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