Are you a dynamic and experienced countryside professional with a passion and knowledge of nature, it's conservation and the outdoors? Do you want to make a difference for a stunning stretch of the North Cornwall coast and its people? We are offering a rare and outstanding opportunity to lead on the delivery of our vision for a more nature rich, accessible and resilient coast.
You'll be supported by property and consultancy colleagues and find yourself working closely with our tenants and developing partnerships.
What it's like to work here
Our team of staff and volunteers delivers wonderful land, buildings, historic and wildlife conservation, and access for people. A can-do attitude and positive working with our sister teams looking after our let estate, shops, cafés and holiday cottages in North Cornwall creates a one team approach.
From Holywell near Newquay to north of Bude the North Cornwall team has the privilege and challenge of looking after and sharing with people some of the most stunningly beautiful and busy parts of the North Cornish coast. Strongly shaped by the prevailing Atlantic winds, much of our land comprises cliffs, beaches, coves, cliff top maritime grasslands and open farmland. There are some very special areas of woodland too. Most of the land is rich in natural habitats and ancient monuments resulting in numerous wildlife and archaeological designations.
This is an opportunity to lead our delivery in the eastern part of the portfolio where we care for over 1220 hectares including Boscastle and its harbour; the highest cliffs in Cornwall near Crackington Haven; the unique Dizzard woodland and the beaches at Sandymouth and Duckpool.
You'll join a dedicated and ambitious team. Reporting to the General Manager you'll work closely with the other Lead Ranger in North Cornwall and the Estate Manager. You'll play a key role on the Property Leadership Team helping to drive the wider portfolio plan, including visitor experience, facilities and commercial.
What you'll be doing
As Lead Ranger, you'll lead a team of three rangers as well as our dedicated volunteers. You'll initiate, plan, develop and coordinate a wide range of land management, capital and cyclical management tasks; commission specialist contractors; and continually develop a programme of conservation, access and engagement projects including seeking grants such as agri-environment agreements.
You'll use your leadership skills and countryside management experience to drive forward our vision and ambitious plans for conservation. You'll play a key role in moving forward our nature restoration plans for the large farm at Stowe Barton.
Working with and through farming tenants will be key to success. There will be opportunities to work with partners and stakeholders to support landscape scale conservation, climate action and access improvements for local communities and visitors on and beyond our land.
The opportunity for personal development is exciting and you will support and help your team be the best it can. This is a great opportunity for someone with a balance of leadership, practical and engagement skills.
Who we're looking for
We'd love to hear from you if you are:
- An inspirational leader with the ability to lead and develop a team of staff and volunteers to deliver effectively
- An excellent communicator with experience in problem solving skills and motivated and adept at working to create and develop partnerships with individuals and organisations
- Experienced in project management
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of nature conservation, access management and accessibility and climate mitigation and adaptation
- Customer aware and take pride in delivering excellent customer service
- Confident in managing budgets, finances, income generation and contracts
- Knowledgeable in health and safety requirements and other compliance issues relating to the countryside and visitor activities
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)
- Tax-free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- 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
- Independent financial advice
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