Job Description

We're looking for a dynamic and experienced countryside professional to lead on the delivery of our nature and climate strategy in the White Peak. We're rolling out our vision for nature so it's a great time for you to join us.


You'll be supported by colleagues including a Woodland Project Manager, Ecologist, Farming Advisor and Estate Manager and the portfolio leadership team.


Please apply by attaching CV and cover letter. Interviews to be held on the 12 May.



What it's like to work here:Reporting to the General Manager, you'll be based at Ilam in the Peak District, leading a team of seven rangers and gardeners plus a team of volunteers.


We have ambitious plans to do more for nature by creating, restoring and connecting wildlife-rich habitats - you'll be the key person co-ordinating all this activity.


Situated in the spectacular setting of the Peak District, the White Peak incorporates several iconic areas with land amounting to over 1700ha. These include: Dovedale, the Manifold Valley, Ilam Park and Thorpe Cloud.


You'll be part of a dedicated and knowledgeable team of countryside professionals across the Peak District, including the Lead Ranger at Longshaw and a Countryside Manager in the High Peak.


You will also play a key role on the Senior Leadership Team helping to drive the wider portfolio plan, including supporting the visitor business and commercial growth. This role offers the successful candidate opportunities for personal development across an incredibly diverse portfolio.



What you'll be doing:As Lead Ranger, you'll lead a small team of rangers and gardeners who care for the landscape in the White Peak. One of your key areas of work is to support our tenant farmers transition to managing our land for nature and carbon.


You will also plan, develop and coordinate a wide range of capital and cyclical management tasks, commission specialist contractors and continually develop a programme of conservation, access and engagement projects.


You'll use your leadership skills and countryside management experience to drive forward our vision and ambitious plans for conservation. You'll do this on and off our land and by working in partnership with others.


You'll also play a role in moving forward our plans to make our places some of the most accessible in the Peak District.


This is a great opportunity for someone with a balance of leadership, practical and engagement skills.


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



Who we're looking forWe'd love to hear from you if you're:


a good manager of people, able to lead a team to achieve their goals experienced in managing land, working with farm tenants, nature conservation and busy visitor sites enthusiastic, knowledgeable and inspiring, someone who's happy to work with people of all ages and backgrounds, including volunteers familiar with health and safety and compliance requirements to do with the countryside and people's activities organised and self-motivated, able to manage a fast-paced workload with competing demands on your time confident in managing budgets, finances and contracts

The packageThe 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) 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

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK

Permanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)