Working with the ranger team, you’ll support community engagement activities, volunteering, and visitor experiences at Sandilands. You’ll help deliver events and activities that connect people with nature and wellbeing, while supporting practical conservation work and the management of this unique and evolving coastal landscape.
This role is all about connecting with people; helping everyone feel welcome and involved at Sandilands. Working with volunteers, local communities, and partners, you’ll inspire visitors to discover the site’s wildlife, from breeding waders to migratory birds, and encourage responsible access that helps protect sensitive habitats. By sharing knowledge in a friendly and approachable way, you’ll make a vital contribution to the Trust’s cause of caring for places so that people and nature can thrive, now and into the future.
Hours: 18.75 hours per week
Duration: 6 months fixed term contract
Salary: £13.25 per hour, £12,918.75 annual salary
Interview date: Monday 10 th August
This role is required to work with vulnerable groups including children and any offer of employment or volunteering is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.
What it's like to work here:Sandilands is a unique and evolving coastal landscape where wildlife and people come together. Home to breeding waders, migratory birds and a rich variety of coastal habitats, it offers opportunities for people to connect with nature, improve wellbeing and become involved in conservation. You'll be part of a small, friendly team, helping to deliver community events, volunteering opportunities and engaging visitor experiences.
What you'll be doing:As our Community Engagement & Volunteering Assistant, you'll support the wider team in helping people connect with Sandilands’ nature, wildlife and heritage. You’ll help deliver engaging community activities and events, inspiring visitors to discover the site’s unique coastal habitats and the species that depend on them, while creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for local people, partners and volunteers to get involved.
You’ll also support volunteers involved in habitat management, wildlife monitoring and other practical conservation work, while sharing your knowledge in a friendly and approachable way.
You'll be based at Sandilands , and alongside community engagement activities, you'll help promote responsible access across the site, encouraging visitors to enjoy their visit while helping protect sensitive habitats through simple actions such as staying on paths and keeping dogs under close control. You may also support practical countryside management tasks and other day-to-day site operations as required.
Who we're looking forWe'd love to hear from you if you have:
- focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
- a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
- well-organised and adaptable
- willing to learn new skills.
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)
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
- Perks at work discounts such as 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 Trust places
Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term p/t (18.75 hrs pw for 6 mo)
