Ranger

Working in some of the nation’s most stunning places and spaces, come rain or shine, your love of the outdoors will inspire others as you strive to ensure that landscapes are beautifully presented and continue to take our visitors’ breath away.

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve is a beautiful, wild landscape, one of Europe’s most important wetlands. You’ll play an integral role in helping look after one of the country’s most biodiverse site and the 9450 species that call this place home.

You’ll be required to work 1 weekend in 4, as part of a ranger rota.

This is a 2-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extending beyond.

This salary will be applicable from 1st April 2024.

Working alongside the Area Ranger and two other Rangers, you'll be directly involved with the protection and care of habitats, property, machinery, and our extensive grazing system. You'll work on your own and with other members of staff, as well as our team of dedicated volunteers and contractors, supervising them on a variety of practical tasks to help us protect and care for Wicken Fen.

Working on a mosaic of habitats your work will be varied, ranging from scrub management to operation an array of machinery, including our softrak to cut the ancient fen. You'll undertake site maintenance of paths, fences and site furniture, and ecological monitoring. You'll also play a key role in looking after our breeding Konik Ponies and Highland Cattle, undertaking checks and assisting with movements when required.

As a member of the Countryside team you'll be part of the face of the National Trust at a local level, engaging with visitors, tenants and neighbours; making time to talk to them and share your enthusiasm for nature, the outdoors and our countryside. You’ll also work with our Visitor Experience team to share and promote the work that we do here, ensuring special places like Wicken Fen are here to be both protected and enjoyed by everyone for ever.

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

We’d love to hear from you if you’re:

• practically experienced in conservation work, to protect and improve habitats and landscapes on a nature reserve
• happy to talk to all kinds of people about the work you’re doing, and why it matters  
• able to work safely, using risk assessments and following guidelines  
• experienced in working with livestock for conservation grazing
• able to use machinery and equipment, with relevant certificates 
• experience of ecological monitoring e.g. bird/butterfly surveys
• a driver with a full UK driving licence  

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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