Ranger (Welsh Essential)

Salary: £27,612 per year

Contract Length: Permanent

Working Pattern: You will work 37.5 hours per week. A normal working week is Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, but you may be required to work weekends, bank holidays and occasionally with evenings.

We are looking for a warden to help care for the vast upland landscape of the Carneddau and the Glyderau, which extends over 21,000 acres. In this role, you will be a steward for nature conservation and the open air, playing an essential part in the process of ensuring this iconic landscape remains in good condition for wildlife and people, now and in the future.

As a Warden, you will help to protect and care for habitats, wildlife, buildings and machinery. You will ensure that the conservation work and the open air experiences on the land under your care are of the highest quality.

You will focus primarily on delivering practical tasks to maintain and preserve the estate and restore nature across the Carneddau and the Glyderau. From raising fences and dry stone walls to fix gates and stiles, to operating and maintaining machinery such as tractors and chainsaw access for planting trees, no two days will be the same. You will also inspect countryside assets, including bridges, stiles and gates, helping to identify where maintenance or repair work is needed.

Occasionally, you will work alongside educational and volunteer groups to deliver a variety of conservation tasks, such as managing heather and bracken or planting trees. You will pass on your knowledge and passion to encourage others to enjoy this area as much as you do, and whenever and wherever you come across people, you will take the time to chat with them and answer their questions, rather than rushing off to the next task.

From day to day, you will be part of the National Trust's Warden team, which is located in Nant Ffrancon near Bethesda. The area you will be working in is breathtaking, but the weather in the mountains can be unpredictable. You will spend a significant amount of time in the open air throughout the year, so you must be prepared for all types of weather, and ready to adapt your plans to go with the weather of the day.

You will work closely with tenant farmers, volunteers and the local community; most of them speak Welsh, so the ability to communicate effectively in Welsh is essential for this role. We are proud of the part Welsh plays in the places and communities we care for across Wales. We recognise that everyone's language journey is different, so we will support you to continue developing your skills and confidence and to use Welsh as part of your everyday work at the National Trust.

The full profile for this job is available in the attached document. You do not need to possess all the information, skills and experience listed in the job profile; that list provides a full picture of what is possible in this job.

We would be delighted if you contacted us if you are:

• experienced in working outdoors to manage land and access, support conservation, and protect and improve landscapes and habitats
• experienced in driving tractors on varied terrain and performing routine maintenance work
• able to use machinery and tools, with relevant certifications
• happy to speak to all kinds of people about the work you are doing and why it is important
• active and eager to learn
• able to work safely, using risk assessments and following guidelines
• a driver with a full UK driving licence

The motto at the heart of the National Trust is 'For everyone, forever'. We work hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It is 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 are for everyone, we want everyone to feel at home in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme up to 10% of basic salary
• Free access to National Trust property, for you, guests and your children (under 18)
• Rent deposit loan scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Workplace benefits discounts, e.g. gym membership, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days in relation to length of service, in addition to a holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting required criteria.
• Flexible working hours wherever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most locations

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