Estate Ranger - St. Austell, United Kingdom - The Lost Gardens of Heligan

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

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St. Austell, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location:
Heligan, St Austell, Cornwall

Salary:
£23609

Full time: 42.5 hours per week

We are looking to recruit an Estate Ranger to join our busy but small team working in 200 acres of an historic Cornish Estate.

This is an exciting opportunity for either a newly qualified or experienced countryside worker to join the team at one of Cornwall's premier visitor attractions.

You will be working with others to look after a mostly native woodland area.

Carrying out practical land management. Maintaining fences, hedges, tracks and pathways.

Assisting with Livestock and regenerative grazing systems.

Developing wildlife habitats and biodiversity within the estate.

Helping on events and engaging with visitors to give them the best experience during their visit.

The role will require a high level of commitment, enthusiasm and flexibility as some unsociable and weekend working will be required.

Tractor driving and using a range of tractor mounted equipment
Operating chainsaws and brush cutters
Practical land management
Good knowledge of ecological principles and UK habitats
Good communication skills at all levels.
Full driving licence.

***Livestock experience (desirable but not essential)

Fencing and gate hanging.
Tree climbing and aerial rescue certificates
Basic machinery maintenance knowledge
An understanding of traditional woodland management
Enjoy working outdoors throughout the year
Visitor engagement/events

In return you will be rewarded with:

Staff benefit scheme including free family entry to Eden and Heligan during employment and discounts on local attractions
Free Parking
Sociable hours with no shift work
Discounts on retail within the Gardens and any associated companies
Discounted staff meals within our tearoom.

Closing date:
Wednesday 6
th December 2023.****How to apply