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.
Contract: Fixed term contract until 26-Feb-2027
Hours/ working pattern: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week. You should be willing to work some weekends, bank holidays and evenings, and be on call.
What it’s like to work here
At Penrose, National Trust places range from dramatic coastal scenery at Gunwalloe to the varied woodlands at Penrose which surround Loe Pool, Cornwall’s largest natural freshwater Lake. Most of Penrose is designated as part of Cornwall’s National Landscape for its beauty and history, and our strategy for the next decade builds on our work to create a landscape where people and nature are thriving.
You’ll be helping to protect and care for habitats, wildlife, public access routes and visitor infrastructure, along with machinery. You’ll share your knowledge and enthusiasm and listen to others who 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 high standards of practical conservation work and presentation support great outdoor experiences on the land in your care. You’ll build relationships in the local community, proudly representing the Trust and letting people know about the work you and the local team are doing.
Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.
Who we’re looking for
- practically experienced in practical outdoor work
- passionate about protecting nature, landscapes and the benefits of public access
- happy to talk to all kinds of people about the work you’re doing, and why it matters
- hard-working and willing to learn and work outside
- able to work safely, using risk assessments and following guidelines
- willingness to be trained in machinery and equipment
- a driver with a full UK driving licence
Benefits
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% of basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- 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.
Location
Lizard & Penrose, Gear Farm, Helston, TR12 6DE
Closing Date: 12th July 2026
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 a 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.
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