Ranger
| Posting date: | 30 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,793 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Hadrian's Wall, Bardon Mill, Hexham, NE47 6NN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | National Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | IRC167618 |
Summary
**Important notice**
In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.
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’ll be working as part of the Countryside team, based from offices at Cherryburn, usually working 8am – 4pm.
This role is physically demanding, working within a challenging and sometimes remote environment. You’ll need to be comfortable and capable of working outdoors on rugged terrain using a variety of machinery and equipment. There will be both team and lone working.
You should be willing to work some weekends, bank holidays and evenings, and be on call
What it's like to work here
The Hadrian’s Wall portfolio is comprised of several properties in the Tyne Valley each supporting a variety of priority habitats and species in addition to significant archaeology and public access. Many of the sites are ‘highly’ designated for nature conservation, geology and archaeology.
We welcome several thousand visitors every year from local dog walkers to international tourists. The portfolio covers 5 properties in the Tyne valley including; 6 miles of Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage site encompassing 6 Tenant Farms, Allen Bank & Staward Gorge- Northumberland's largest ancient semi natural woodland, Bellister a predominantly agricultural estate covering 3 tenant farms and offering a ‘green lung’ for local people at Haltwhistle, Cherryburn the birthplace of artist and engraver, Thomas Bewick and George Stephenson’s Birthplace.
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. Using your tactful communication skills, you’ll liaise with our farm tenants, partners and volunteers, recognising the importance they have in delivering our work.
You’ll use your skills and experience to help deliver the nature and people ambitions of the portfolio. You’ll be doing habitat management, invasive species control, dry stone walling, access improvement works such as building steps and boardwalks, working with and leading volunteers, contractor management, wildlife management, undertaking felling and tree safety works, all whilst working to the National Trust values and behaviours.
Who we're looking for
Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:
carrying out physical tasks to protect and improve land, habitats, and access
helping visitors understand and enjoy the place and its conservation work
following safety procedures and helping others stay safe
working well with colleagues and supporting volunteers
organising work and using tools, time and materials responsibly
helping the property run well and support its long term future
Additional criteria for all other applicants. We’d love to hear from you if you’re:
practically experienced in a range of 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 woodland management, access and conservation, and working outdoors
able to use a range of machinery and equipment, with relevant certificates
experience of volunteer and contract management
a driver with a full UK driving 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
In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.
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’ll be working as part of the Countryside team, based from offices at Cherryburn, usually working 8am – 4pm.
This role is physically demanding, working within a challenging and sometimes remote environment. You’ll need to be comfortable and capable of working outdoors on rugged terrain using a variety of machinery and equipment. There will be both team and lone working.
You should be willing to work some weekends, bank holidays and evenings, and be on call
What it's like to work here
The Hadrian’s Wall portfolio is comprised of several properties in the Tyne Valley each supporting a variety of priority habitats and species in addition to significant archaeology and public access. Many of the sites are ‘highly’ designated for nature conservation, geology and archaeology.
We welcome several thousand visitors every year from local dog walkers to international tourists. The portfolio covers 5 properties in the Tyne valley including; 6 miles of Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage site encompassing 6 Tenant Farms, Allen Bank & Staward Gorge- Northumberland's largest ancient semi natural woodland, Bellister a predominantly agricultural estate covering 3 tenant farms and offering a ‘green lung’ for local people at Haltwhistle, Cherryburn the birthplace of artist and engraver, Thomas Bewick and George Stephenson’s Birthplace.
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. Using your tactful communication skills, you’ll liaise with our farm tenants, partners and volunteers, recognising the importance they have in delivering our work.
You’ll use your skills and experience to help deliver the nature and people ambitions of the portfolio. You’ll be doing habitat management, invasive species control, dry stone walling, access improvement works such as building steps and boardwalks, working with and leading volunteers, contractor management, wildlife management, undertaking felling and tree safety works, all whilst working to the National Trust values and behaviours.
Who we're looking for
Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:
carrying out physical tasks to protect and improve land, habitats, and access
helping visitors understand and enjoy the place and its conservation work
following safety procedures and helping others stay safe
working well with colleagues and supporting volunteers
organising work and using tools, time and materials responsibly
helping the property run well and support its long term future
Additional criteria for all other applicants. We’d love to hear from you if you’re:
practically experienced in a range of 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 woodland management, access and conservation, and working outdoors
able to use a range of machinery and equipment, with relevant certificates
experience of volunteer and contract management
a driver with a full UK driving 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