Ranger

About our Organisation

The Soil Association, formed in 1946, is the only UK charity which works across the spectrum of human health, the environment and animal welfare. That’s because we cannot tackle these issues in isolation.

We campaign for change, we support farming innovation, we serve healthy food in communities, we support and grow the organic market, and we protect forests. We couldn't do any of this without our supporters, partners, donors and dedicated staff. We make a difference in the world where it’s needed the most.

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about engaging people with nature to restore and enhance biodiversity and create lasting connections to the land? Soil Association Land Trust is seeking a countryside ranger for Woodoaks Farm, Rickmansworth to manage and develop volunteering activity and to look after site maintenance. Reporting to the Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager and working with the Woodoaks farm team, you will play a key part in welcoming and engaging people to deepen their connection with this wonderful part of the countryside. You will be found mostly outdoors where you might be leading volunteers to restore hedges, plant trees in the new agroforestry area or to monitor the increasing wildlife and biodiversity. You might be up with the dawn chorus or out at night with the moths and bats. You’ll patrol the farm and make sure everything is safe for visitors. When indoors, you will be inspiring more people to get involved and working with partners to recruit new volunteers.

About You

You are a hands-on practical, unflappable, enthusiastic and welcoming person who is equally at home alone outside in nature as with managing a wide range of groups. A confident communicator, you are passionate about inspiring people to get involved and to build lasting connections to the countryside. You have practical experience volunteering or managing volunteers in environmental or community settings maybe in an outdoor urban environment. You have common sense in spades, are adaptable and reliable and good with admin. Find out more about the Soil Association Land Trust work at Woodoaks Farm via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WoodoaksFarm and Instagram https://instagram.com/woodoaksfarm

Commitment to Safeguarding

The Soil Association and FFL are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults that we work with. In accordance with this commitment we ensure that we follow a thorough and safe recruitment and selection process for all roles that work with children. This includes checking against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) where appropriate. Please note that if you are successful in your application to the role any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Our Benefits

We offer a range of financial and lifestyle benefits to all our employees, including:

• 27 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days with length of service plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with ethical investment options and employer contribution increasing with length of service
• Free membership of the Soil Association and discounts on organic produce
• Volunteer days to give back to the local community or support green initiatives
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sociable and engaging workplace of professionals that share a passion for healthy, sustainable lifestyle and produce

Hours

30 hours per week

Fixed Term - 2 Years

Location

Home-Based (South East) & Woodoaks Farm