Ranger - Public Engagement

About our Organisation Part of the Soil Association Group, the Soil Association Land Trust safeguards legacies of productive land, providing a safe haven and preventing land being lost from farming and growing. Woodoaks Farm lies on the western edge of Greater London and is one of the newest farms acquired in 2020 by The Soil Association Land Trust. The 300-acre open farm provides a truly unique opportunity to inspire and connect people with food, farming and nature.

The Role As a ranger you will be part of a small but growing team, working together to regenerate the landscape, encourage biodiversity and create a vibrant community hub for education, food and farming that provides an inclusive and warm welcome to all. You will be helping to restore woodlands, dig ponds, plant hedgerows and build a resilient volunteer team and programme of events that allows us to welcome schools, local businesses and corporate clients on to the farm to learn about how nature led farming and sustainable food production can lead to a healthier community and environment.

Job Requirements You’ll need to: ● Deliver practical conservation work to protect and enhance Woodoaks Farm landscape ● Have good practical skills in all areas of maintenance, helping the team to deliver a high standard of presentation ● Have experience of working with volunteers from different backgrounds and abilities ● Demonstrate a passion for nature, people and the outdoors ● Be able to engage with visitors to ensure they understand the value of your work ● Be able to work safely, with risk assessments and compliance with safety procedures ● Be physically fit and robust enough to manage long periods of physical work and on occasions the lifting of heavy tools and loads. ● Have a full UK driving licence. ● Be enthusiastic and outgoing with an interest in people and conversation.

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.