Area Ranger

Dyrham Park is a historic 500-year-old deer park, house and formal gardens all within the 273 acre site. The parkland is a mosaic of woodland, grasslands, veteran trees, avenues, deer, wildlife habitat, archaeology, ponds and a well-loved café in the heart of the parkland.

You will lead the ranger team to deliver great nature conservation in the parkland, promoting the parkland for the benefit of nature, public access and representing the history of Dyrham Park. You will be an advocate for public engagement, sharing your skills and knowledge with staff and volunteers and being part of a wider garden and parkland team where you will work with gardeners, park deer manager, facilities team and visitor experience officers for the day-to-day operation of the parkland.

You will be an advocate for great countryside management and engage with consultants, stakeholders, staff and volunteers to ensure effective communication of the management of the parkland and highlight impact of operational activities and risk management. 

This role is a maternity cover role for 4-day per week.

This is a fixed term contract due to end when the previous employee returns from maternity leave.  At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than .

Interviews will be held 2nd May 2024.

We have a small park team with a well establish team of great volunteers. Our team sits within a large portfolio with lots of collaborative working and support. The role reports to the Garden & Outdoors Manager for Bath Portfolio.

Please read the supporting documents for the role.

As the Area Ranger you will manage a small team of Rangers working at Dyrham Park following the lead from the Property’s Business Plan. You will build and manage an effective and flexible work programme for you and your team. You will support your fellow rangers in undertaking engagement and conservation work, contributing towards Countryside Stewardship targets.

You will play the key role in maintaining excellent standards of presentation and property maintenance, successfully achieving Conservation Performance Indicator targets. You will build and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues, contractors, 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 events, guided walks and engagement with local communities. You will 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.

Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert.

• practical experience and knowledge of countryside management. 

• hands on experience in a public site.  

• countryside Management qualification or equivalent experience.       

• knowledge of health and safety requirements within an estate setting.       

• experience with working with volunteers, staff and contractors with the ability to form strong relationships and motivate others.       

• good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write management plans, work schedules and engage with Stakeholders.

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)

• Tax-free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• 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

• Independent financial advice

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