Natural Environment Technical Support Officer

The Lulworth Estate; Wareham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a historic estate as a Natural Environment Technical Support Officer, providing essential support for environmental projects. Contribute to biodiversity and sustainability efforts while working in stunning natural surroundings. Ideal for those with relevant qualifications and a passion for conservation.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development and training

Join a supportive, values-led team

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Ecology, or Countryside Management.
• UK driving licence and willingness to work outdoors.
• Experience in practical conservation or technical rural support roles.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of conservation projects and maintain accurate digital records.
• Assist in ecological surveys and field data collection.
• Manage environmental grant and agri-environment schemes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Record-keeping

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Education

Environmental Science

Agriculture

Ecology

Countryside Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS/mapping software

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.

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
• 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, playing a vital role in the stewardship of a significant landscape A supportive, passionate, values-led team committed to sustainability A varied, impactful role with opportunities for professional development and training Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package

Apply with CV and covering letter.