Community Ranger - Poole
Summary
The face of our engagement work with young people, you will inspire them to become conservation champions and lovers of all things outdoors. You’ll lead sessions, supporting young people to learn the skills to look after local green spaces.
Interview date: 25th and 26th February 2025
Working hours: 22.5hrs including some weekends
Type of contract: Fixed term
Salary: 23,868 pro rata
The ability to work weekends, bank holidays and evenings is essential. This role is required to work with vulnerable groups including children and any offer of employment or volunteering is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
What it's like to work here
Working here means being part of a small, close-knit team that is deeply passionate about what we do. We value collaboration and take pride in the significant role Brownsea Island plays in local heritage and as a cherished nature reserve. Our team works closely to ensure that every project reflects the island’s unique character and importance, combining conservation with meaningful community engagement. This role reports to the Senior Volunteering & Community Officer and offers the opportunity to make a real difference by connecting people with nature and heritage while working alongside a supportive and dedicated team.
What you'll be doing
With your endless passion for encouraging young people through nature, you’ll lead sessions teaching them to care for habitats and wildlife. You will encourage young people to love green spaces, big and small, as much as you do. You’ll make sure that we’re delivering outstanding outdoors experiences and excellent conservation work. You’ll build relationships in the local community, making sure we can be relevant to the lives and needs of young people. Whether you’re maintaining local green spaces with young people, engaging the community at events or working with schools, colleges and youth groups across the borough, no two days will be the same. You’ll also share and promote the work that we do here, ensuring special places like these are here to be both protected and enjoyed by everyone for ever. After all, your passion and dedication could fire the imagination that makes a young person become a supporter for the rest of their life.
Who we're looking for
Our team believes that people deserve more than just ‘good service’, but an amazing experience they’ll never forget, and we are looking for like-minded people to join us. You’ll need to:
* Have an open mind and positive attitude towards engaging young people from a diverse range of backgrounds including a dedication to inclusion.
* Experience of planning and delivering engagement and practical activities that help build or strengthen connections with nature and the outdoors, particularly amongst young people (aged 11-25).
* Experience in facilitating workshops, events, or activities to inspire a diverse range of participants.
* Good communication skills enabling positive relationships both internally and externally.
* Experience of working with volunteers, including being able to train, empower and support them to perform at their best.
* Knowledge of Health & Safety compliance requirements and experience of producing risk assessments for day-to-day operations.
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
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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