Fix The Fells Assistant Ranger

Summary

The voice of the National Trust in the uplands, you’ll be working to ensure the future health of the Lake District fells. The Cumbrian mountains will be your office as you enjoy the unique physical demands of building and maintaining the paths that protect habitat and deliver inspiration. 

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week 

Contracts: Fixed term role running from April 2024 to June 2025

Interviews: 4th March 

What it's like to work here

This role is based out of our Coniston office. April through October you’ll represent partnership organisation Fix the Fells in a four-person upland team, spending your days in the high fells of the south Lakes and beyond. In the winter months dropping altitude to fully integrate with the South Lakes National Trust Ranger team, helping manage extensive countryside land holdings across Hawkshead, Coniston and Little Langdale. Reporting to the upland Area Ranger and working alongside one Ranger and another Assistant Ranger, you’ll develop close relationships and make a lasting difference. 

Fix the Fells passionately works to protect the precious landscape and biodiversity of the area by repairing and preventing erosion damage and creating sustainable paths. You’ll spend time working alongside the partnerships dedicated team of experienced volunteers and other Lake District ranger teams. 

What you'll be doing

As a Fix the Fells Assistant Ranger you’ll be focused on erosion control through upland path repair, preserving upland habitats through practical work. You’ll learn to recognise erosion problems and employ a range of upland path repair techniques to control them. Whether surveying or building, you’ll talk to people, inspiring others to love our beautiful places as much as you do. 

Working mostly on larger footpath projects you’ll experience the seasons passing from up on high. A demanding role; come rain or shine you’ll enjoy hiking daily in and out of your worksite, manoeuvring heavy stones, digging lots of holes and aiding your colleagues. Working in remote locations with a mind for health and safety and manual handling, you’ll make a direct difference to the landscape and create a lasting impression on the people you meet.  

Who we're looking for We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• 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, you'll be resilient even when things aren't going well repeatedly 

• 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

• enjoy the work you do and happy to share this with others 

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.

• 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

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