South Dorset Warden

Dorset Wildlife Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Wildlife Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking Warden to work within our Nature Recovery Team. This role covers South Dorset, including Lorton Meadows and Purbeck heaths, where you will lead practical conservation tasks, support wildlife habitats, and oversee volunteers.

It is a full-time position (35 hours) based at Brooklands Farm, Dorchester, with a salary of £28,983 and staff benefits.

Job description

South Dorset Warden

Closing date: Sunday 15 November 2026
Salary: £28,983
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full time

Brooklands Farm (Dorset Wildlife Trust HQ)

Brooklands Farm, Forston , Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AA

Dorset Wildlife Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking Warden to work within our Nature Recovery Team.
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 full time (35 hours) 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.

If you require further information regarding this vacancy or have any difficulty in accessing the files, please contact the Reserves Manager, Luke Johns on 01305 264620 or by email at [e-mail]

The deadline for completed applications is 5pm on 15 November 2026.

Interviews to be held on 24 November at our Brooklands Farm offices, with an option for second interviews if required.