AddressWith a love for the great outdoors, you’ll enjoy working with nature and want to inspire and motivate others. You’ll help to protect some of our rarest breeding seabirds and make everyone feel welcome and engaged.
This is a great opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the important work we’re doing. As part of the Ranger team, you’ll need to think about our impact on the environment and how you can help.
Contract: Fixed term, contracted to work 435 hours between 29th April - 31st July 2024.
Hours: You'll work shifts across a 24 hour rota meaning weekend, bank holiday and regular night working will be required.
Salary: £11.50 per hour. This is our anticipated salary from 1st April but is subject to final confirmation following the Trust’s annual pay review process.
Face to face interviews: 27th & 28th March
What it's like to work here:This role is based at the Long Nanny shorebird site on the Northumberland Coast. In this role you’ll report to the Area Ranger for the Northumberland Coast. The wider Ranger team includes two coastal Rangers and our ranger team on the Farne islands.
What you'll be doing:As Assistant Ranger, you will be based at the Long Nanny shorebird site and will be focussed on the conservation of this important breeding colony. Your duties will include routine practical maintenance, monitoring, supporting volunteers and engaging with visitors to strengthen people’s connections with nature and the outdoors.
As no two days are the same, the nature of the role means a flexible and adaptable approach is crucial. You will be part of a team of 6 Assistant Rangers so will need good teamworking and communication skills. You're passion for wildlife and conservation will shine through and you will inspire others to love our beautiful places as much as you do.
Please see the attached role profile and additional information before applying.
- able to demonstrate practical experience in land, conservation and access management to level 2 or have 6 months vocational experience
- willing to work outside in all weathers and deliver tasks when the weather conditions aren’t ideal
- comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way
- able to work alone or under direction, and as part of a team
- positive with an approachable attitude
- happy and willing to learn new things
- enjoy the work you do and happy to share this with others
- 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 i.e. 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 locations
- Independent financial advice
Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term p/t (1707 hrs py to 31/07/24)
