Nature Reserve Warden — Hands-On Conservation

Countryside Classroom; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Wildlife Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking Assistant Warden to join our Nature Recovery Team near Dorchester. You will help manage reserves across North Dorset, contributing to practical conservation and habitat stewardship on Fontmell Down, Bracketts coppice, and other sites.

The role requires hands-on experience with wildlife habitats, use of power tools, and the ability to lead volunteers while working within a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Broad range of experience in practical conservation management.
• Good knowledge of wildlife habitats and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work as part of a team of wardens and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of practical conservation and estate management tasks on nature reserves across North Dorset.
• Support wildlife in chalk downland, meadow and woodland habitats.
• Use power tools and machinery where required and assist in volunteer leadership.
• Work as part of the Reserves team across multiple sites and coordinate with colleagues.

Skills

Practical conservation

Teamwork

Volunteer leadership

Tools

Power tools

Machinery operation

Job description

Dorset Wildlife Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking Assistant Warden to join our Nature Recovery Team near Dorchester. You will help manage reserves across North Dorset, contributing to practical conservation and habitat stewardship on Fontmell Down, Bracketts coppice, and other sites.

The role requires hands-on experience with wildlife habitats, use of power tools, and the ability to lead volunteers while working within a skilled team.