Assistant Ranger Apprentice - Level 2

An Apprenticeship with the National Trust Ranger team.

Rangers are at the heart of our strategy to restore a healthy, beautiful, natural environment. They’re working to protect and improve the health and wildlife richness of our countryside, preserving all the benefits we get from it and helping more than 200 million visitors a year to experience and get closer to conservation of our special outdoor places.

Further information of the Apprenticeship Standard Countryside worker / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

For this role, please submit a covering letter which introduces yourself and answers the following questions:

What do you understand about the Apprenticeship scheme?
What attracts you to this role? How would this apprenticeship benefit you?
What do you know about the National Trust?
What skills do you think would be the most important for an Apprenticeship Ranger?

Can lead to an assistant ranger or ranger role and potentially move to a L4 Countryside Ranger apprenticeship after additional experience gained in role. For all these roles you'll need to hold a driving licence.

What it's like to work here:We welcome some 22.5 million visitors, from all ages and backgrounds, every year. We care for historic houses, gardens, mills, forests, castles, miles of coastline, islands, holiday cottages, pubs and inns, whole villages and even a goldmine. We also run a huge retail chain, a multi-million pound food and beverage business and much, much more. And we do all of this so that everyone can enjoy and make the most of the green spaces and beautiful places that England, Wales and Northern Ireland has to offer.

You can find out more from some of our current and previous apprenticeships here: National Trust Jobs :: Apprenticeships

From ancient trees to bees and butterflies, our places are full of life and we're working hard to safeguard nature for years to come. Reducing carbon emissions, planting trees and protecting wildlife habitats are just some of the things the National Trust are doing to protect nature and the climate. We aim to restore thousands of acres of priority habitats and plant over 20 million trees before 2030.

As an Apprentice you’ll help nature and people to thrive at Killerton. Working in one of the National Trust's most important estates, come rain or shine, your love of the outdoors will inspire others as you strive to ensure that the landscape is nature rich, beautifully presented and continues to take our visitors’ breath away.

What you'll be doing:You'll be working with your Trust Line Manager/ Mentor on tasks specific to your apprenticeship and as part of the wider team and will be working outdoors in all weathers. You’ll attend, and prepare for, monthly review meetings with your Provider Mentor and be accountable for your own progression in relation to the Apprenticeship Standard. You'll be required to complete and upload relevant evidence to the appropriate e-portfolio system to document your progress as well as maintain timesheets for Off-the Job training. You'll be required to complete mandatory e-learning, courses and training provided as well as preparing for exams if applicable.

You'll need to attend 2 block weeks of training at the college in Somerset, with all travel, food and accommodation costs covered.

Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert.

Who we're looking forWe’re looking for a self-motivated doer who is able to encourage those around them; someone with a curiosity about countryside management and the confidence to connect with visitors, partners and the local community about our sites, our work and our ambitions for land, the outdoors and nature.

Applications will be assessed against the below criteria as well as the content of your cover letter

The minimum criteria required for this role are:

A Teammate with the ability to work independently or as part of a wider team
Keen to learn, be committed to self-development and enthusiastic about acquiring new skills
A genuine passion for nature and the outdoors Good attention to detail

The packageThe 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)

Tax free childcare scheme

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

Independent financial advice

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw for 18 mo)

Assistant Ranger Apprentice - Level 2

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