Ranger - Lengthsperson

Summary A fantastic opportunity to be part of our Ranger team working at one of the oldest waterways in the country, helping us to take forward the nation's heritage and play a part in its continuing history.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Working pattern will require weekend and bank holiday working.

You'll provides cover for team members so the role doesn't work to a set rota - Flexibility will be required, you'll likely to be working most bank holiday Mondays. Given the need for weir operations, you may also be working overnight. This will be discussed at interview stage.

This role requires regular travel to locations across the site, including areas not accessible by public transport. You will need to be able to meet these travel requirements. What it's like to work here

River Wey & Goldalming Navigations & Dapdune Wharf is a tranquil waterway running for nearly 20 miles through the heart of Surrey. The Wey was one of the first British rivers to be made navigable, and opened to barge traffic in 1653. This 15-mile waterway linked Guildford to Weybridge on the Thames, and then to London.

Click here for more information about this location What you'll be doing Working alongside the large team that look after the Navigations, you'll be involved with maintaining the waterway for our visitors and delivering a high standard of service to river users, local communities and volunteers. A key part of your role will be providing cover for weir operations which will involve monitoring water levels and adjusting weirs as necessary, which will require 24hr cover. As this role includes responding to operational requirements at short notice, you will need to be able to reach the Navigations within the required response time.

You can view the full role profile for this role in the documents 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 Who we're looking for Ideally you'll have some of the following skills, knowledge or experience:

• An understanding of waterways and a working knowledge of conservation and biodiversity.
• Practical experience in relevant land, conservation and access management, supported by appropriate qualifications or equivalent level of relevant experience gained through work, volunteering or other activities.
• using tools and machinery such as strimmers, mowers and chainsaws, or a willingness and ability to undertake training.
• An ability to plan and organise your own work programme.

We recognise that people gain experience in different ways and encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate relevant transferable skills. 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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