Ranger Assistant - Young Person Placement

Do you love being outdoors and working as part of a team, where no two days are the same? Do you want to develop new skills that could help with future job opportunities?  We’re offering the opportunity for a young person to work alongside our Ranger team delivering nature conservation in the South Downs. This is a grant-funded placement. The conditions of the funding are that we appoint a person aged 16-24.

This is a 6 month placement and you’ll be working 2 days per week, between Monday to Thursday. 

Proposed start date is Monday 24th June. For under 18’s this role will count as 15 hours of work, out of the 20 hours or more a week of working or volunteering that you can do whilst in part-time education or training.  

For an informal chat about the role, please contact: .uk    

Interview date: Wednesday 22nd May 

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the spectacular landscape of the South Downs. Based at Saddlescombe Farm at the foot of Devil’s Dyke, you’ll be helping the Rangers with the day-to-day management of our countryside sites.    

It will be challenging and hard work, but there is a great Ranger team to support you and help you develop.? 

The Ranger team is based at Saddlescombe Farm, close to Devil’s Dyke near Brighton. You’ll need to be able travel to and from this site for work.

This role is being offered as part of the Changing Chalk Project. For more information, please follow this link: Changing Chalk project | Sussex | National Trust 

You’ll be helping the Ranger team with carrying out a range of practical habitat management tasks such as scrub clearance and mowing, as well as fencing and creating safe access to the countryside by repairing gates and stiles. 

You’ll be helping to protect our special places by carrying out wildlife surveys, as well as learning how to use a variety of tools and equipment. This role will also involve working with volunteers and community groups, as well as taking part in events to raise awareness about our important conservation work. 

We'd love to hear from you, if you are:

• willing to work outdoors in all weathers
• happy to spend the day walking across the Downs   
• interested in learning about nature conservation  
• keen to learn about different tools and machinery
• a good communicator and able to work as part of a small team 

To apply please provide us with a C.V and a covering letter letting us know why you're interested in applying for the role and what you hope to gain from this opportunity.

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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