Jobs

Seasonal Ranger

Organisation: The National Trust for Scotland

Salary: £26,757 - £28,252 pro-rata, per annum

Location: Ben Lawers Nature Reserve

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Estate management

Carry out practical tasks, including patrols, litter clearance, maintenance and repair of footpaths, fences, stiles and other infrastructure, vegetation clearance, habitat management such as tree planting, seed collecting and tree nursery work.

Visitor Engagement

Welcome visitors in a friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable manner, answering queries and provide information about the property, facilities, and the local area.

Provide a positive visitor experience to the estate by assisting with car parking, property checks, events and onsite activities when required.

Actively engage with visitors while carrying out practical tasks to raise and improve public awareness of key issues including footpath erosion and landscape protection, habitat restoration, responsible access and promoting the Trust.

Assist with delivery of the events programme by leading guided walks and educational events.

Plan and deliver, with assistance from colleagues, a programme of events for the Young Naturalist’s Club, the Green Team.

Other duties

Assist with other areas of property work, such as biological monitoring, if/when necessary.

Seek to minimise our environmental impact through sustainable working practices and sensitive use of power, equipment, transport, and other resources.

Working together

Support a strong health & safety culture by complying with the property’s Safe Systems of Work to safeguard yourself and colleagues.

Application Deadline: Sunday 08/02/2026