Natural Environment Technical Support Officer

The Lulworth Estate; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company committed to sustainability seeks a Natural Environment Technical Support Officer. You'll play a crucial role in diverse ecological projects on a historic estate, contributing to conservation and land management efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to work outdoors, engage with the community, and develop professionally.

Benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work in a world-class natural environment

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or qualification in environmental sciences or related fields.
• Experience in practical conservation or technical support roles is preferred.
• Understanding of land use policy and biodiversity legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of conservation, agriculture, and coastal management projects.
• Maintain GIS mapping and environmental databases accurately.
• Assist in ecological surveys and field data collection.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Self-motivated

Education

Relevant qualification in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Ecology, Countryside Management

Tools

GIS/mapping software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nestled along the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, the Lulworth Estate spans over 12,000 acres of stunning countryside, coastline, farmland, parkland and ancient woodland. As a historic, multi-faceted rural estate, we are committed to sustainable land management, conservation, and innovation.

Our new Natural Environment Division is at the heart of this vision—leading a strategic, collaborative approach to enhancing the Estate’s natural environments while supporting responsible farming, public access, and environmental stewardship.

The Role

We are seeking a committed and capable Natural Environment Technical Support Officer to provide vital technical, administrative, and field-based support across a wide range of environmental land management operations. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to conservation, agriculture, biodiversity, and sustainability projects on one of the UK’s most ecologically diverse estates.

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of conservation, agriculture, woodland, and coastal management projects
• Maintain accurate digital records, including GIS mapping and environmental databases
• Assist in field data collection, ecological surveys, and monitoring
• Help manage environmental grant and agri-environment schemes and monitor compliance
• Liaise with tenants, contractors, and stakeholders
• Contribute to estate-wide events, community engagement, and sustainability efforts

Who we're looking for

• Relevant qualification (e.g. Environmental Science, Agriculture, Ecology, Countryside Management)
• Excellent organisational, IT, and record-keeping skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and GIS/mapping software
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and in a team
• UK driving licence and willingness to work outdoors
• Knowledge of land use policy, biodiversity legislation, and agri-environment schemes
• Experience in practical conservation or technical rural support roles
• Interest in natural capital, sustainability, and rural estate management

Why join us?

• A chance to work in a world-class natural and historic environment
• A supportive, passionate, values-led team committed to sustainability
• A varied, impactful role with opportunities for professional development and training
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Apply with CV and covering letter to [e-mail].