Area Ranger Livestock

Company	National TrustSee more
Address	Cornwall, England
Form of work	Contract, full-time
Salary	£26,169 per annum
Category	Customer Service

Job description

Summary

The voice of our landscapes, conservation champions and lovers of all things outdoors, you’ll help to keep the West Cornwall countryside and coast wonderful. Working in some of the nation’s most stunning places and spaces, come rain or shine, you will lead in the practical management of our Dartmoor ponies that graze the land to benefit nature.

Please include a cover letter with your application What it's like to work here

West Cornwall is a portfolio of diverse properties in the far west of the county. From industrial mining sites to formal gardens, ancient estates to beautiful beaches and soaring granite cliffs it has a strong, individual identity. On the moors of West Penwith the signs of history are everywhere in an archaeologically rich landscape. Farming is important and we work with tenant farmers as our partners. We also care for a significant residential let estate and look after landscapes loved by many. We’re a busy and creative team and we work hard for places we care about. Whether it’s conservation work to our properties, or engaging people with special places, we’re proud to make a difference.

The countryside team is based close to the Count House at Botallack (near St Just), set in an impressive landscape of engine houses and other historic mining structures, against a stunning backdrop of cliffs and sea.

What you'll be doing

For this Area Ranger role in the West Cornwall team you will be expected to lead the management of our Dartmoor ponies which graze multiple sites across the area throughout the year, helping to improve our land for wildlife and do all we can to halt species decline. You will be expected to coordinate and deliver ponies to their grazing sites and ensure that all ponies have regular welfare checks, vet and farrier visits and any medical treatment required in line with our high welfare standards.

You will be expected to manage additional projects and tasks as required and will contribute to the wider team's work programme of engagement, presentation, access, safety and conservation work when required. You will ensure excellent standards are met and will build and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues, contractors, tenants and neighbouring land managers.

This role is initially set for 2 years but the aspiration is to continue this into the future if funding continues.

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

Who we're looking for To be fantastic in this role, we’d love you to have the following:

practical experience, skills and training in working with ponies for conservation grazing including in livestock transportation and welfare management.

experience in land, access, and conservation management, preferably including delivery of small projects and supervision of contractors

evidence of supporting teams in all aspects, with experience of leading and line-managing teams of staff and/or volunteers

practical skills applied across a broad range of habitats and estate management with competence in tractor driving and towing trailers

ability to work safely, leading on compliance including writing risk assessments as well as safety and environmental procedures

a passion for nature and the outdoors - able to engage with visitors to help them understand the value of our work

a full UK driving license

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.