Job Description

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 in good shape, for wildlife and for people. You'll play a key role within a passionate community, working with and advising on conservation at Limpsfield Common.


This is a 12 month fixed-term role.

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

What it's like to work here:If you like the great outdoors, you'll love this stunning location with its breath-taking views, fantastic walks and colourful wildlife.

You'll need your own transport to get here

, however this is your chance to join a close-knit and small team in a truly idyllic location.


You'll support your fellow rangers in undertaking engagement and conservation work. You'll introduce a wide variety of people to the importance of your nature conservation work through events, guided walks and engaging the local community.


As the Ranger, you'll be managing 2 volunteer groups working across different areas of Limpsfield Common, National Trust sites. As you develop a flexible and effective programme of work for your team, you'll be guided both by business needs and by the Trust's strategy for restoring nature and enabling everyone to enjoy the countryside.



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.


You'll be assisting your team with tree safety and woodland management across the properties which have very significant woodland holdings, with exciting plans to make them much more self sustainable in the future. You'll also be working on heathland restoration around the Common and leading a committed task force to achieve fantastic results.


You'll take responsibility for compliance, including the health and safety of your team, visitors, tree safety, and environmental management, as well as setting and leading standard relating to environmental practice.

Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.

Who we're looking forWe'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 the work you're doing, 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, and working outdoors able to use machinery and equipment, with relevant certificates a driver with a full UK driving licence

The packageThe 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

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK

Fixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw to 31/07/26)