South Dorset Warden

Dorset Wildlife Trust; Chiswell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Wildlife Trust invites applications for a full-time estate and conservation wardens role across South Dorset reserves, including Lorton Meadows and Purbeck heaths. You will lead practical conservation work, protect habitats, and support volunteers and staff on site.

Based at the Dorset Wildlife Trust HQ, Brooklands Farm, Dorchester, the role offers a competitive salary from £28,983 plus pension and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in practical conservation management.
• Good knowledge of wildlife habitats in the area.
• Ability to lead volunteers and staff and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead volunteers and staff in practical conservation tasks.
• Coordinate estate management across Dorset Wildlife Trust reserves.
• Work with wardens as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Operate power tools and machinery safely on site.
• Manage stock and monitor habitats for heathland, meadow and woodland.

Job description

This is unique opportunity to take a lead in a range of practical conservation and estate management tasks on some wonderful nature reserves, primarily across South Dorset, including Lorton Meadows and Purbeck heaths. You will be working in a wide range of habitats, supporting wildlife in heathland, meadow and woodland.

We are looking for someone with a broad range of experience in practical conservation management and a good knowledge of wildlife habitats, with an ability to lead volunteers and staff. An ability to work as part of a team of wardens, but also under their own initiative is essential. The work will include use of power tools and machinery, stock management and volunteer leadership. Knowledge of habitat and species relevant to the area will be needed. This post will be rewarding and enjoyable, fitting within a highly skilled and vibrant team.

The post is a full time and will be based out of Dorset Wildlife Trust HQ at Brooklands Farm, Dorchester. Salary: from £28,983, plus pension contribution and staff benefits package.