Seasonal Ranger
Organisation: The National Trust for Scotland
Salary: £23,595 - £24,913 pro-rata, per annum
Location: North East Regional Office (Crathes Castle)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
To support with inspections and maintenance of countryside infrastructure (bridges, benches, steps, boardwalks, etc)
To undertake trail management (strimming, cutting, remedial path work, etc)
To demonstrate the Trust’s Health and Safety procedures
To actively and positively engage with visitors to raise and improve public awareness of key issues, while promoting the Trust
To support Rangers with preparation and delivery of events and education programme
To help with biological recording and data entry
DIMENSIONS AND SCOPE OF JOB
Countryside & Estate Management
Undertake condition assessments of countryside infrastructure and report issues.
To carry out basic practical countryside management including visitor infrastructure repairs, strimming, footpath maintenance and fencing as required.
To carry out practical property management including litter picks.
Public Engagement & People Management
Engage with visitors.
Support with delivery of programme of events and education.
Liaise with other property and other Trust staff and volunteers.
Supervise volunteers assisting with delivery of practical estate management.
Natural Heritage Conservation
Support biological recording and monitoring across estates – target species/habitats include bats, badgers, fen and ponds, and woodlands.
Supporting with delivery of INNS management
Finance Management
Not a budget-holder but will be expected to take responsibility for effective management of Trust resources in allocated areas.
Tools/Equipment
Will be frequent user and conduct maintenance of tools, machinery, vehicles, and equipment subject to appropriate training.
Application Deadline: Sunday 10/03/2024