Ranger

Location: The Lodge, Wasdale, CA20 1ET

Contract Type: Permanent, full time

Reference: IRC175871

Closing Date: 21st June 2026

Salary: £27612 per annum

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ranger to join us! You’ll be working at the forefront of nature conservation and land management, as an integral part of a dedicated team of upland Rangers within the wider Fix the Fells Partnership.

Salary: £27,612 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

What it's like to work here

Working in the Lake District means being immersed in one of the UK’s most iconic and inspiring landscapes.

The role will require extensive travel and will involve working across some of the most iconic and highly visited mountains and valleys of the Lakes: Scafell Pike, Blencathra, Buttermere, Borrowdale, and beyond. You will be required to visit remote locations, including walking into the high fells, as part of a small team of rangers delivering practical upland path work. You’ll also be working with our fantastic volunteers to support the delivery of the wider Fix the Fells Programme.

For further information or to have an informal chat about any aspect of this role, please contact Matt Tweed on 074833 62224 matthew.tweed@nationaltrust.org.uk

What you'll be doing

You’ll play a vital role in protecting and restoring the iconic fells of the Lake District, helping to safeguard this special landscape for future generations. With a practical mindset and a can-do attitude, you’ll support your team in path work and erosion repair techniques. You’ll help with the planning and coordination of workplans and conservation work to repair and maintain paths, and the wider landscape, across some of the most spectacular and sensitive mountain terrain in the UK.

Who we're looking for

We’d love to hear from you if you’re:

• You have some experience in upland footpath work
• You’re a strong team player, with a track record of working as part of a small group, and in working alongside volunteers.
• You have some experience in managing land, nature conservation and/or access for people, particularly in an upland setting.
• Able to work safely, and follow compliance guidelines.
• Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, inspiring and happy to work with people of all ages and backgrounds, including volunteers
• Organised and self-motivated, able to manage your time effectively to work to schedules and meet deadlines.
• Happy working in challenging environments in all weathers.
• Have a full UK driving licence.

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