Area Ranger

Summary An exciting opportunity to join the Petworth Gardens and Outdoors Team as Area Ranger, the first ever dedicated position for Petworth Park. Considered the best preserved example of a Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown designed landscape, 700 acres in size, home to the largest collection of veteran trees in London and the South East, 16 of the 18 UK bat species, the largest imparked Fallow deer herd in the country with world renowned genetics; Petworth is a very special place. A Project funded role for the next 9 years, the position will be working to fulfil the aims of the current Countryside Stewardship Scheme, liaising with key stakeholders, addressing water quality issues, managing invasive species, and engaging visitors to the park this work and the wider cause of with the National Trust. This is a full-time role with flexibility required for some evening and weekend working. What it's like to work here You'll be joining a small capable team with a large remit working as part of the wider Petworth House and Park property composed of many experienced and engaged teams. Petworth is a place of change, it is a Treasure House, with an ever-improving Pleasure Ground Garden, and a parkland with great capabilities for improvement for our wildlife and heritage assets. Every piece of ground or water within Petworth Park is priority habitat Wood pasture/parkland, dry acid grassland, and watercourses, it is a grade I listed landscape with extensive archaeology from its 1000 year history. What you'll be doing You’ll recruit and manage a team of volunteers and lead on the project works under the Countryside Stewardship agreement, as well as operational works focussed on the delivery of great conservation, access, and engagement. You'll work closely with the Gardens and Outdoors Manager to undertake this work and act as a key contact with our local community, partners, and collaborators. Working collaboratively with the estate Deer Keepers and Stockmen on site management projects particularly around grazing. With an eye for detail, and a working knowledge of compliance and risk management you'll ensure that we fulfil our mandatory obligations across this area and pride yourself on high standards of presentation, practical work delivery and contractor management. Recognising how your role contributes to delivery of a great visitor experience, you'll identify opportunities to inspire and involve local and wider audiences, offering opportunities to get involved and ultimately enabling everyone to feel welcome. You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role. Who we're looking for We’d love to hear from you if you’re: experienced in managing land, nature conservation and access for people, including running small projects and supervising contractors used to developing and running programmes of work to achieve specific goals in conservation or access a strong team player, with a track record in leading and managing staff and volunteers practical and skilled in looking after a range of habitats and landscapes, with certificates in chainsaw use, tractor driving and towing trailers able to work safely, and take the lead on compliance – including writing risk assessments, and safety and environmental procedures happy to talk – with enthusiasm and commitment – to all kinds of people about the work you do and why it matters a driver, with a full UK licence. The package 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) •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.

Location: Petworth, GB

Posted Date: 3/14/2025