We’d love to hear from you if you’re: a good manager of people, able to lead a team to achieve their goals experienced in managing land, working with farm tenants, nature conservation and busy visitor sites enthusiastic, knowledgeable and inspiring, someone who’s happy to work with people of all ages and backgrounds, including volunteers familiar with health and safety and compliance requirements to do with the countryside and people’s activities organised and self-motivated, able to manage a fast-paced workload with competing demands on your time confident in managing budgets, finances and contracts Lead RangerReporting to the General Manager, you’ll be based at Ilam in the Peak District, leading a team of seven rangers and gardeners plus a team of volunteers.We have ambitious plans to do more for nature by creating, restoring and connecting wildlife-rich habitats - you’ll be the key person co-ordinating all this activity.Situated in the spectacular setting of the Peak District, the White Peak incorporates several iconic areas with land amounting to over 1700ha. These include: Dovedale, the Manifold Valley, Ilam Park and Thorpe Cloud. You'll be part of a dedicated and knowledgeable team of countryside professionals across the Peak District, including the Lead Ranger at Longshaw and a Countryside Manager in the High Peak.You will also play a key role on the Senior Leadership Team helping to drive the wider portfolio plan, including supporting the visitor business and commercial growth. This role offers the successful candidate opportunities for personal development across an incredibly diverse portfolio.As Lead Ranger, you'll lead a small team of rangers and gardeners who care for the landscape in the White Peak. One of your key areas of work is to support our tenant farmers transition to managing our land for nature and carbon. You will also plan, develop and coordinate a wide range of capital and cyclical management tasks, commission specialist contractors and continually develop a programme of conservation, access and engagement projects.You'll use your leadership skills and countryside management experience to drive forward our vision and ambitious plans for conservation. You’ll do this on and off our land and by working in partnership with others. You'll also play a role in moving forward our plans to make our places some of the most accessible in the Peak District.This is a great opportunity for someone with a balance of leadership, practical and engagement skills.Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert.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 Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. Closing Date: 04 May. Interviews 12th May 2025 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. 163258IRC163258AshbournePermanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)Ends: May 4th 40.2 mi from HuddersfieldWe're looking for a dynamic and experienced countryside professional to lead on the delivery of our nature and climate strategy in the White Peak. We're rolling out our vision for nature so it's a great time for you to join us.You'll be supported by colleagues including a Woodland Project Manager, Ecologist, Farming Advisor and Estate Manager and the portfolio leadership team. Please apply by attaching CV and cover letter. Interviews to be held on the 12 May. White Peak, Ilam, Ashbourne, DE6 2AZCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK34,437 pa