Nature Ranger- WildLand Sutherland

Wildland Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nature conservation organization in Scotland seeks a passionate Nature Ranger to manage land and provide nature experiences. You will work with teams to ensure effective deer management and contribute to conservation efforts while engaging with guests. The ideal candidate has experience in conservation, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for sustainability. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including private medical insurance, life assurance, and gym membership.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Income Protection Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Highlife Gym Membership

Online Clothing Discount

Qualifications

• Experience in conservation with a focus on nature stewardship.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and engage with guests.
• Natural hospitality and approachability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational requirements of land management.
• Ensure effective deer management and reporting.
• Provide guided nature experiences to guests.
• Collaborate with ecologists for conservation efforts.
• Maintain high standards of safety and compliance.
• Ensure vehicle and equipment are roadworthy and clean.

Skills

Strong environmental and sustainability knowledge

Confident communication skills

Conservation background

Ability to provide nature experiences

Job description

One Wild Team

The Role

At WildLand, we are wholly passionate about our stewardship of the land we have access to and the ecosystems under our care. All of our teams, from the Caringorms, to Sutherland and Loch Ness, thrive in seeing the small wins and restoration of our spectacular and elemental landscapes. This role will see you stepping into a Nature Ranger position, where your primary responsibilities will be in acting as Keeper as part of the Sutherland Nature Team. You will deliver the operational requirements of land management and all aspects of the Land & Forestry Strategy Plan under the direction of the Sutherland Head Keeper. You will also partner with the Land & Forestry Coordinators, Field Ecologist, Third Party Ecologists, and Stakeholders, working cohesively to develop knowledge and understanding to have a positive impact on our Estates, being instrumental in our focus on the stewardship of ecosystems under our care.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a positive team player prioritising team success and contributing positively to the Sutherland Nature Team in delivery of all aspects of the Land & Forestry Management Plans, in particular (but not exclusively) the effective deer management on the Estates.
• Partner with the Sutherland Nature Team to ensure good governance, reporting, and effective implementation of the Operational Plans.
• Provide Nature Experiences to our Hospitality Guests and Nature Visitors including talks, presentations, guided walks, tours, foraging, and specific aspects to facilitate wild water swimming.
• Partner with the Field Ecologists and Ecology Specialist to develop your knowledge and expertise and to support the development of the Nature Team as it evolves into a new era of Conservation.
• Participate in and contribute to the high standards and compliance, risk assessment and health & safety adherence, along with reporting all matters requiring improvement / maintenance in respect of buildings, roads, fencing, dyke to appropriate teams.
• Ensure your company provided vehicle and equipment are maintained to a high standard of road worthiness, and cleanliness to be suitable for any colleague, guest, or visitor.
• Partner with the Activities Manager to ensure that (where reasonably practical) the Nature Story is shared with our guests, providing that such activities do not place any of our conservation plans at risk of damage or present potential jeopardy.
• Participate in the external sharing of our Nature Story and be an Ambassador for WildLand.

Our People

We attract individuals from all walks of life and of all ages. What unites us is a shared passion for our 200-year vision, our commitment to putting people first, and working together as a team to inspire our guests and visitors.

Who You Are

You will be naturally hospitable and approachable, a confident communicator with both guests and staff alike, with a strong environmental and sustainability knowledge base. You will have a conservation background, ideally with some keeper experience, along with a natural ability to communicate your work and the long-term goals of the project. You’ll enjoy being guest-facing, thriving on sharing your passion for the work you do and the legacy WildLand looks to leave behind.

Our Offer

This position is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and results-driven team within a growing company. Alongside competitive pay and pension, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Highlife Gym Membership (after qualifying period)
• Online Clothing Discount

Becoming part of WildLand is an opportunity to make an active and meaningful contribution to a beautiful part of Scotland. Come and make a difference with us.

Location

Working across multiple Wildland sites in the wild north of Sutherland, Scotland.

Hours

40 hours per week; permanent; full time