Ranger/Ceidwad

The 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.

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.

What it's like to work here

Day-to-day you'll be a part of the National Trust Ranger footpath team in Eryri, based at Craflwyn (near Beddgelert). Your primary focus will be on access and footpath maintenance in Eifionydd, Carneddau and Glyderau.

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.

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.

O ddydd i ddydd byddwch yn rhan o dm Ceidwaid yr Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol yng Nghraflwyn (ger Beddgelert). Eich prif ffocws fydd mynediad a chynnal a chadw llwybrau cerdded yn Eifionydd, y Carneddau a'r Glyderau.

Weithiau, bydd gofyn ichi helpu ar yr ystd ehangach gyda thasgau ymarferol, o ffensio a chodi waliau cerrig i blannu coed a rheoli rhywogaethau ymledol. Byddwch yn gweithio'n agos thenantiaid ffermydd, gwirfoddolwyr a'r gymuned leol; bydd y rhan fwyaf ohonynt yn siaradwyr Cymraeg.

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, meddu ar brofiad da o weithio yn yr awyr agored, a bod yn wydn ac yn barod i addasu eich cynlluniau er mwyn gweithio gyda'r tywydd ar y diwrnod.

Please see the full Welsh advert attached.

What you'll be doing

Following the lead from the Property's Business Plan and the Area Ranger, you'lldeliver the practical tasks required to build and maintain a variety of footpaths and access infrastructure to the highest quality, whilst always ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and guidance.

Working alongside a team of rangers and volunteers you'll contribute to our ambitious footpath maintenance programme funded by Apel Eryri.

You'll often work long days in remote locations and you'll be working in some challenging conditions.

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.

Who we're looking for

We'd love to hear from you if you're:
practically experienced in conservation work, to protect and improve habitats and landscapes
happy to talk to all kinds of people about the work you're doing, and why it matters
hard-working and willing to learn
able to work safely, using risk assessments and following guidelines
experienced in managing land, access and conservation, and working outdoors
able to use machinery and equipment, with relevant certificates
a driver with a full UK driving licence

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 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

to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.

Closing Date: 26th January 2025

Interview Date: 30th January 2025

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EqualOpportunities 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.
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