Lead Ranger / Prif Geidwad - Narbeth

We're looking for a Lead Ranger in North Pembrokeshire to join our Countryside team on an 18 month fixed term contract, working 15 hours per week as part of a job share with the existing Lead Ranger. This is a senior, non line management role that provides shared leadership and professional oversight for countryside management across the North Pembrokeshire. You'll work closely with Ranger colleagues, other teams and partners to help shape and deliver the National Trust's ambitions for land, nature and access. The role will be fluid and adaptable, with responsibilities shared flexibly between the two Lead Rangers. This will require close, collaborative working to ensure continuity and effective delivery. The precise balance of responsibilities for this role will be discussed further at interview and agreed with the successful candidate. Mae cyfieithiad Cymraeg yr hysbyseb hon ar gael yn y atodiadau. What it's like to work here National Trust Cymru looks after some of the most naturally spectacular and culturally rich landscapes in the UK and the coast and countryside of Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen Bay is one of the best. We look after 70 miles of coastline, and manage over 4,500ha of land, from the large estates of Stackpole and Colby in the south, to the windswept farms, commons, and cliffs in the north. We have a team of 13 rangers and gardeners who look after these wonderful landscapes, working closely with our visitor welcome colleagues to ensure everyone can enjoy the very best that Wales has to offer in this beautiful corner of the country. What you'll be doing You'll help plan, coordinate and deliver programmes of countryside work that conserve and enhance the landscapes and habitats we look after, while supporting safe, inclusive and welcoming access for visitors. Working in close partnership with the existing Lead Ranger, you'll provide shared leadership and professional oversight for ranger operations. You'll contribute to decision making, work prioritisation and responses to reactive issues, and support the smooth day to day running of countryside activities. As part of a small and collaborative team, you'll be adaptable and able to step in where your skills and experience are most valuable. You'll build positive working relationships with tenants, graziers, partners and contractors, supporting collaborative land management and project delivery. You'll play a key role in health and safety, compliance and operational risk management, helping ensure inspections, records and systems are maintained. You'll also contribute to project development, contractor oversight and budget monitoring, and conversations that help shape nature focused plans across our sites. You'll act as an ambassador for our countryside work, engaging constructively with a wide range of people and organisations and helping promote the National Trust's work to existing and new audiences.

• an experienced countryside professional, comfortable operating in a senior or lead role without direct line management
• confident providing professional leadership, guidance and support within an operational team
• experienced in land management, nature conservation and access for people
• enthusiastic, knowledgeable and collaborative, with a positive approach to working with colleagues, volunteers and partners
• familiar with countryside health and safety and compliance requirements
• organised and self motivated, able to manage a flexible workload with competing priorities
• comfortable supporting the management of budgets, contracts and operational resources
  
  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 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 (for roles that meet the salary criteria) 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