National Trust
Ranger
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Summary
Dyrham Park is a historic 500-year-old deer park, house and formal gardens all within the 273-acre site. The parkland is a mosaic of woodland, grasslands, veteran trees, avenues, deer, wildlife habitat, archaeology, ponds and a well-loved café in the heart of the parkland.
You will be part of the ranger team to deliver great nature conservation in the parkland, promoting the parkland for the benefit of nature, public access and representing the history of Dyrham Park. You will be an advocate for public engagement, sharing your skills and knowledge with staff and volunteers and being part of a wider garden and parkland team where you will work with gardeners, park deer manager, facilities team and visitor experience officers for the day-to-day operation of the parkland.
You will be an advocate for great countryside management and engage with consultants, stakeholders, staff and volunteers to ensure effective communication of the management of the parkland and highlight impact of operational activities and risk management.
Salary: £22,089 pro rate (FTE £27,612 per annum)
Contract: Permanent
Hours/working pattern: Part-time, 30 hours per week. Hours for this role are 8am - 4pm on a 7-day rota which includes 1 weekend every 5 weeks.
Interview date: Thursday 5th November
What It's Like To Work Here
We are a small ranger team but part of a wider team supporting each other with day-to-day tasks. You will be working outdoors on a daily basis in woodland, meadow and parkland with staff and volunteers. You will be supported to develop in career and train on equipment such as chainsaws and tractors.
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.
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Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.
Who We're Looking For
We’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 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
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National Trust Place
Dyrham Park, Dyrham, Bath, SN14 8ER
Documents: [Ranger - Career Level B.pdf](Ranger - Career Level B.pdf)
Requirements: Compliance. Eligibility to Work in the UK
Additional information
Closing Date: 25th October 2026
Interview date: Thursday 5th November
To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right-hand side of the page.
If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Equal Opportunities Statement
The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.
Safeguarding Statement
The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment process to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.
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