Area Ranger

As one of two Area Rangers at Hinton Ampner, you will work to our standard role profile with each role focussed on varied and targeted outcomes. We have multiple objectives including woodland creation, regenerative farming and parkland restoration delivered by our Reimagining a Hampshire Estate project.

With a trees, woodland and operations focus you’ll develop a programme of works bringing your understanding of nature conservation, rural land and risk management. You’ll manage an operational Ranger and volunteers, support them in looking after site presentation, visitor safety and habitat condition across our estate. Machinery management, operational risk & compliance are a key part of weekly operations. 

You’ll plan, programme and lead on the practical delivery of our woodland creation and tree planning across the estate in keeping with grant agreement conditions and project outcomes. You’ll also support our woodland & parkland operational mgt, including deer & wildlife protection, Open space and felling routines, grazing liaison, tree establishment, pest / disease & invasives mgt.

Please read the role profile and project information attached to this advert alongside our additional role.

We’d love you to have the following skills and experience:

• evidence of land, access and conservation management, including delivery of projects and supervision of contractors.
• experience of developing and delivering work programmes to meet conservation, access and project outcomes.
• ability to communicate at various levels, including colleagues, volunteers and visitors.
• strong leadership, effective organisation and prioritisaion skills
• practical skills, competencies and experience across a range of countryside disciplines, including a full UK driving licence. 
• good understanding of risk and compliance processes

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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