At a Glance
- Tasks: Protect nature and wildlife while engaging with visitors in beautiful outdoor settings.
- Company: Join the National Trust, dedicated to preserving the UK's stunning landscapes.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, and discounts on gym memberships and cinema tickets.
- Other info: Flexible working options and opportunities for personal growth in a supportive community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in conservation and connect with nature lovers every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in outdoor work and a passion for protecting the environment.
The predicted salary is between 27612 - 27612 £ per year.
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.
Salary: £16,567.20 pro rata (FTE £27,612 per annum)
Contract: Fixed term contract until 26-Feb-2027
Hours/working pattern: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week. You should be willing to work some weekends, bank holidays and evenings, and be on call.
What it’s like to work here: At Penrose, National Trust places range from dramatic coastal scenery at Gunwalloe to the varied woodlands at Penrose which surround Loe Pool, Cornwall’s largest natural freshwater Lake. Most of Penrose is designated as part of Cornwall’s National Landscape for its beauty and history, and our strategy for the next decade builds on our work to create a landscape where people and nature are thriving.
What you’ll be doing: You’ll be helping to protect and care for habitats, wildlife, public access routes and visitor infrastructure, along with machinery. You’ll share your knowledge and enthusiasm and listen to others who 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 high standards of practical conservation work and presentation support great outdoor experiences on the land in your care. You’ll build relationships in the local community, proudly representing the Trust and letting people know about the work you and the local team are doing.
Who we’re looking for: We’d love to hear from you if you’re:
- practically experienced in practical outdoor work
- passionate about protecting nature, landscapes and the benefits of public access
- happy to talk to all kinds of people about the work you’re doing, and why it matters
- hard-working and willing to learn and work outside
- able to work safely, using risk assessments and following guidelines
- willingness to be trained in machinery and equipment
- 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 (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
