Assistant Ranger Apprenticeship - Burnley

You'll be working outdoors in all weathers as part of our ranger teams, supporting our strategy to restore a healthy, beautiful and natural environment. Your role will be working to protect and improve the health and wildlife richness of our countryside, preserving all the benefits we get from it and helping our visitors to experience and get closer to conservation of our special outdoor places. Your training will be delivered via a combination of mandatory week long college blocks and online learning, with all expenses and travel paid. There may also be opportunities to travel to other National Trust locations with some overnight stays to expand your learning and experience. Location: Based at Gawthorpe Hall, also working on Holcombe Moor & Stubbins Estates. Tasks: Woodland management & Creation, Estate Maintenance (countryside furniture, boundaries, footpaths, drainage), peatland restoration, ecological & hydrological monitoring, visitor engagement. What makes it unique: You will be working with staff and volunteers on an exciting woodland creation scheme at Gawthorpe Hall as well as engaging with visitors and the local community in the walled garden. You will also be assisting with the ecological monitoring and the maintenance of our nationally renowned Holcombe Moor peatland restoration project together with partners, Natural England, University of Manchester, Environment Agency and Holcombe Commoners Association. What you'll be doing Working alongside your mentor on tasks specific to your apprenticeship, you'll develop the skills & knowledge relevant to this apprenticeship standard. (Countryside worker level 2) You'll attend, and prepare for, regular review meetings with your training provider, and be accountable for your own progression. You'll be required to complete mandatory e-learning, courses and training provided.

Come and join us on a National Trust apprenticeship where we'll support and develop you to play an integral part in our work to tackle climate change, protect historic sites and help people and nature thrive. You don't need experience for this role, just loads of enthusiasm and a desire to learn., In addition to the qualities listed in the role profile, we'd love to hear from you if you meet the following eligibility criteria by the start date of the role:

• A minimum of 2 GCSE's which must include English and maths at grade E/2, functional skills level 1 or equivalent (If you hold an EHCP, entry level 3 in English and maths is acceptable).
• Aged 16 or over and have completed year 11
• Not in full time education
• Have the right to work in the UK and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for three consecutive years before starting the apprenticeship
• Not on any other training or education programme (eg: studying towards an apprenticeship or degree)
• Able to travel to work location
If you are aged 18 or under at the point of enrolment and have not achieved English and maths at grade C/4, you'll be enrolled on functional skills level 2 as part of your apprenticeship - this will be optional if you are 19 or over, but we'll support you to complete when offered. If you have a qualification in the same or a related subject to this apprenticeship or have substantial relevant work experience this may exclude you from Government funding - this will be verified if your application progresses.

The National Trust is committed to promoting and preserving those places of natural beauty and historic interest for which it has the privilege to be responsible for the benefit of the nation, for everyone for ever. The Trust is proud of what has been achieved over the last 126 years and is determined to maintain those high standards of conservation, stewardship and curatorial care for which it has been recognised throughout the world. Its achievements have enabled the general public and the Trust's members and visitors to enjoy and appreciate the countryside, coastline, gardens, historic buildings and collections, all of which encapsulate so much of the history of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is a duty to tell that history in a complete, balanced and accurate way, and without judgement. The National Trust continues as a guardian of the past, and for the future, to uphold its duty to maintain and enhance what has been entrusted to its care.

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