Ranger

The National Trust is hiring a Ranger in Newcastle upon Tyne to champion nature conservation and maintain the countryside and coast. Responsibilities include habitat protection, visitor engagement, and community relationship building. Applicants should have conservation experience, communication skills, and a full UK driving license. The role requires some weekend and evening work. Benefits include a pension scheme, free entry to National Trust sites, and flexible working options.
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.

You should be willing to work some weekends, bank holidays and evenings, and be on call.

What It’s Like to Work Here

You’ll work from Gibside and across the Durham, Wear & Coast portfolio, including Souter Lighthouse & The Leas, The Durham Coast and Penshaw Monument and your atart location will depend on operational demand so a full driving licence with access to transport is essential.

Situated just outside Gateshead, this 18th century landscape garden and wildlife haven is loved by the local community. Weekly activities, play trails, and an adventure playground have made Gibside popular with families, and visitor numbers have doubled in the last five years. The lively pub and beer garden offers local ales, comfort food and a play space for the kids. The staff welcome people with lots of energy to join this friendly garden landscape, situated on the edge of the city.

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What You’ll Be Doing
• Helping to protect and care for habitats, wildlife, buildings, and machinery
• Sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm to help others appreciate and care for the land
• Taking time to talk to visitors, answer questions, and build rapport
• Ensuring conservation work and outdoor experiences meet the highest standards
• Building community relationships and representing the Trust with pride

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don’t need to have all 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:
• Practically experienced in conservation work to protect and improve habitats and landscapes
• Happy to talk to all kinds of people about your work and why it matters
• Hard-working and willing to learn
• Able to work safely, using risk assessments and following guidelines
• Experienced in managing land, access, and conservation
• Capable of using machinery and equipment, with relevant certificates
• A driver with a full UK driving licence

The Package

At the National Trust, our motto “For everyone, for ever” is at our heart. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong. We welcome and value diversity, and we want our teams to reflect the communities we serve.

Benefits Include:
• 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 on:
• Gym memberships
• Shopping discount codes
• Cinema tickets
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days (based on length of service), plus holiday purchase scheme (subject to criteria)
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust locations

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