Overview
As a Ranger, you’re a champion of nature conservation and the great outdoors, and you’ll play a crucial role in keeping the nation’s beloved countryside and coast in good shape, for wildlife and for people.
Salary: £22,089.60 per annum (pro‑rated for 30 hrs/week), based on a full‑time equivalent salary of £27,612 per annum
Contract Duration: Fixed term until 29th February 2028
Working Hours: 30 hours per week
Working Pattern: You will occasionally work weekends to support volunteering events
Provisional Interview Date: Monday 1st June
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be helping to protect and care for habitats, wildlife, buildings and machinery. You’ll pass on your knowledge and enthusiasm to encourage others to love this area as much as you do. Whenever and wherever you come across people, you’ll take the time to talk to them and answer their questions, rather than rushing away to the next task.
You’ll make sure that the conservation work and outdoor experiences on the land in your care are of the highest standard. You’ll build relationships in the local community, proudly representing the Trust and letting people know about the work you and the team are doing.
Read the full role profile for a complete overview of responsibilities and expectations.
Who we’re looking for
- 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 eager 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 package
- 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 (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
- 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.
National Trust place
Craflwyn, Beddgelert, Caernarfon, LL55 4NG
Requirements
Compliance. Eligibility to work in the UK
Additional information
Closing Date: 24th May 2026
To apply for this vacancy simply click the ‘apply’ button in the top right hand side of the page.
Equal Opportunities Statement
The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.
Safeguarding Statement
The National Trust is committed to safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early.
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