Ranger - National Trust : Job Details

We are looking for a Ranger to manage one of the most beautiful countryside portfolios in the National Trust – the West Lakes, Cumbria, more specifically Wasdale and Ennerdale. There are huge opportunities here balancing conservation, cultural landscape, estate maintenance, relationships with farmers and visitor engagement; which is both challenging and rewarding.  

You should be willing to work some weekends, bank holidays and evenings, and be on call.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £23,868pa

Contract: Fixed until 30 June 2026

Interviews: 13th June

If you have any questions about this role please contact: .uk 

Excitingly we are developing our Ranger team here in the Western Valleys and currently have another Ranger position available on a Permanent Contract, please see: IRC152356. If you would like to be considered for both roles, please do apply for both.

Working as Ranger for the West Lakes you will be responsible for the maintenance and conservation management of a large area within the portfolio. Working in some of the nation’s most stunning places and spaces, come rain or shine, your love of the outdoors will inspire others as you strive to ensure the land in our care is managed in a way which is sustainable, balancing conservation, farming and public access.

As Ranger for Wasdale and Ennerdale within the West Lakes you will be responsible for the protection and care of habitats, wildlife, property and machinery, and your passion will inspire others to love this beautiful place as much as you do. Tasks will include dry stone walling, fencing, tree planting, hedge laying, footpath maintenance as well as contributing towards our monitoring program.

We want you to form lasting relationships with our tenant farmers, partners, colleagues and visitors. We want you to engage with visitors, making time to talk to them, not rushing away to the next task.  As an easily identifiable member of the Ranger team, on your best day you will be creating lasting memories for everyone, firing the imagination that makes a visitor become a supporter for life.

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

We’d love to hear from you if you’re:

• practically experienced in conservation work, to protect and improve habitats and landscapes
• happy to talk to all kinds of people about the work you’re doing, and why it matters
• hard-working and willing to learn
• able to work safely, using risk assessments and following guidelines
• experienced in managing land, access and conservation, and working outdoors
• able to use machinery and equipment, with relevant certificates
• a driver with a full UK driving licence

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

•EV car lease scheme 

•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

Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.