National Trust

Ranger

Location: Gower, South Pilton Green Farm, Swansea, SA3 1PQ

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Reference/IRC: IRC166481

Closing Date: 9th November 2025

Salary: £26,793 per annum

We’re looking for a dedicated Ranger to join our countryside team on the Gower Peninsula – the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. From dramatic limestone cliffs and golden beaches to ancient woodlands, wetlands, and heathlands, Gower is home to a rich mosaic of habitats and species, attracting visitors from around the world.

What it's like to work here

Based at the estate office, Rhossili, you’ll work across Gower alongside the Area Ranger and a committed team of volunteers. You’ll help care for and enhance this special landscape, ensuring it remains a place where nature thrives and people feel welcome.

You’ll be part of a supportive and enthusiastic team, working in one of the most iconic landscapes in Wales. This is a chance to make a real impact – protecting nature, connecting people, and helping shape the future of Gower.

The role will involve lone working at times, and occasional weekend working as required to support events, volunteer activities, and seasonal priorities.

What you'll be doing

You'll be responsible for practical habitat and access management across a range of sites. You'll contribute to monitoring and reporting on conservation outcomes. This often involves lone-working in remote areas with appropriate safety protocols.

You'll engage with visitors to promote responsible access and nature conservation, as well as working closely with local communities and partners to support collaborative projects. You'll also support and lead volunteer activities.

Who we're looking for

Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:

• Carry out physical tasks to protect and improve land, habitats, and access
• Help visitors enjoy the place and understand our conservation work
• Follow safety procedures and help keep others safe
• Working well with colleagues and supporting volunteers
• Organise work, and use tools, time and materials responsibly
• Help the property run well and support its long-term future

Additional criteria for all other applicants. We’d love to hear from you if you’re:

• happy to talk to all kinds of people about your work and why it matters
• hard-working and willing to learn
• able to use machinery and equipment, with relevant certificates
• a full UK driving licence
• positive, proactive, and have genuine passion for the countryside
• experience in practical land-management and working with volunteers
• able to work independently and as a team
• willing to work flexibly, including weekends and lone-working when needed

Apply: IRC166481 - Ranger / Ceidwad

Closing Date: 09/11/2025  Location: Gower, South Pilton Green Farm, Swansea, SA3 1PQ