We’d love you to have the following skills and experience: evidence of experience in land, access, and conservation management, including carrying out small projects and supervising contractorsprevious experience with stone pitching, footpath construction/maintenance and dry-stone wallingexperience of developing and delivering work programs to meet conservation and access outcomes be a strong team player, with experience of leading and line-managing teams of staff and/or volunteers practical skills applied across a broad range of habitats and estate managementable to work safely, leading on compliance including writing risk assessments as well as safety and environmental proceduresdemonstrate a commitment to nature and the outdoors - able to engage with visitors to help them understand the value of our worka full UK driving license is essential Area Ranger/Ceidwad ArdalDay-to-day you will lead the National Trust Ranger footpath team, based at Craflwyn (near Beddgelert). Your primary focus will be on access and footpath maintenance in Eifionydd, Carneddau and Glyderau. This vacancy is fixed-term for 6 months, to back-fill a secondment.Occasionally you'll be asked to help on the wider estate with practical tasks from fencing and dry-stone walling to tree planting and managing invasive species. You'll work closely with farm tenants, volunteers and the local community; the majority of whom are Welsh-speaking, so the ability to communicate effectively in Welsh is essential for this role.There can be no doubt that the area you'll work in is stunning, but conditions in the mountains can be harsh. You’ll spend considerable time outdoors all year 'round, so you must be prepared for all types of weather, have good experience working outdoors, and be resilient and willing to adapt your plans to work with the weather of the day.Sut brofiad yw gweithio ymaByddwch yn arwain tîm llwybr cerdded Ceidwaid yr Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol o ddydd i ddydd yng Nghraflwyn (ger Beddgelert). Eich prif ffocws fydd mynediad a chynnal a chadw llwybrau cerdded yn Eifionydd, Carneddau a Glyderau. Mae’r swydd am gyfnod penodol o 6 mis, i lenwi secondiad.Weithiau, bydd gofyn ichi helpu ar yr ystâd ehangach gyda thasgau ymarferol, o ffensio a chodi waliau cerrig i blannu coed a rheoli rhywogaethau ymledol. Byddwch yn gweithio'n agos â thenantiaid ffermydd, gwirfoddolwyr a'r gymuned leol; bydd y rhan fwyaf ohonynt yn siaradwyr Cymraeg, felly mae'r gallu i gyfathrebu'n effeithiol yn Gymraeg yn hanfodol ar gyfer y swydd hon.Does dim amheuaeth y bydd yr ardal y byddwch yn gweithio ynddi yn odidog, ond gall yr amodau ar y mynyddoedd fod yn arw. Byddwch yn treulio cryn dipyn o amser yn yr awyr agored gydol y flwyddyn, felly mae’n rhaid i chi fod yn barod am bob math o dywydd, yn meddu ar brofiad da o weithio yn yr awyr agored, a bod yn wydn ac yn barod i addasu’ch cynlluniau er mwyn gweithio gyda’r tywydd ar y diwrnod.Following the lead from the Property’s Business Plan you'll build and manage an effective and flexible work programme for you and your team, always ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and guidance. Using your experience of footpath building and maintenance techniques you'll lead and train a small team of rangers, organise volunteer days and make the most of community engagement opportunities.You'll have a clear understanding how your work contributes to the National Trust strategy to reduce carbon, reverse declines in biodiversity and ensure everyone is welcome. You'll ensure this is communicated to a broad audience through social media, TV/radio interviews, community talks, guided walks and public events.Working with the Lead Rangers and the Countryside Manager you will plan new footpath projects, prepare specifications and apply for consent for works, consult with stakeholders and manage project budgets and contractors.You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.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 properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18) • Rental deposit loan scheme • Season ticket loan • Perks at work discounts i.e. 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 locations Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.Closing Date: 10th November 2024Interview Date: 18th November 2024Internal Applicants onlyOur colleagues work for the National Trust in many locations and sometimes don't have easy access to internal vacancy listings. Using the internet ensures we can reach as many of our colleagues as possible. We appreciate that this can be frustrating for external talent. Do note that some roles are released externally after an initial period of time.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 recruitmentenquiriesnationaltrust.org.ukIf you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustmentsnationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.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 processes 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. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early. 157572IRC157572CaernarfonFixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw for 6 mo)Ends: Nov 10th INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASEYMGEISWYR MEWNOL YN UNIGThe voice of our landscapes, conservation champions and lovers of all things outdoors, you’ll help to keep the British countryside and coast wonderful. Working in some of the nation’s most stunning places and spaces, come rain or shine, your love of the outdoors will inspire others as you strive to ensure that landscapes are beautifully presented and continue to take our visitors’ breath away.The ability to communicate fluently in Welsh is essential for this role.Please see the full Welsh advert attached.Crynodeb Llais ein tirluniau, hyrwyddwyr cadwraeth a’r rheiny sy’n caru popeth am yr awyr agored. Byddwch yn helpu i gadw cefn gwlad ac arfordir Prydain yn hardd. Gan weithio yn rhai o leoedd a mannau mwyaf godidog y wlad, waeth beth yw’r tywydd, bydd eich cariad tuag at yr awyr agored yn ysbrydoli eraill a byddwch yn ymdrechu i sicrhau bod tirluniau’n cael eu harddangos ar eu gorau ac yn parhau i syfrdanu ymwelwyr.Mae'r gallu i gyfathrebu'n rhugl yn y Gymraeg yn hanfodol ar gyfer y swydd hon.Craflwyn, Beddgelert, Caernarfon, LL55 4NG/ Craflwyn ger Beddgelert, Gwynedd, LL55 4NGCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK26,832 pa