South Dorset Warden


Location 

Dorchester DT2 7AA

Employment Hours 

New Jobs

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

From £28,983 a year

Job Highlights
  • Take a lead in practical conservation and estate management tasks across South Dorset's nature reserves, engaging with a variety of habitats and wildlife.
  • Seeking a candidate with experience in conservation management, knowledge of wildlife habitats, and strong leadership skills.
  • This full-time role is based at Dorset Wildlife Trust HQ in Dorchester, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.
Job Requirements/Description
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 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.

Contact details

To apply for this role, please submit a completed Dorset Wildlife Trust

If you require further information regarding this vacancy or have any difficulty in accessing the files, please contact the Reserves Manager, Luke Johns on 01202 692033 or by email at ljohns@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk

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.

Job reference: SD2026

Working for Dorset Wildlife Trust

  • Working for Dorset Wildlife Trust (https://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/sites/default/files/2025-07/Recruitment%20Pack%20generic%202025%20final%20%281%29_0.pdf)
Location 

Dorchester DT2 7AA

Employment Hours 

New Jobs

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

From £28,983 a year

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