Reserves Warden

Dorset Wildlife Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking nature reserves Warden to work within our Nature Recovery Team.
- This is unique opportunity to take a lead in a range of practical wildlife conservation and estate management tasks on some wonderful nature reserves, primarily across South Dorset, including, Purbeck heaths and Lorton Meadows. You will be working with 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 role, based out of Dorset Wildlife Trust HQ at Brooklands Farm, Dorchester. Salary: from £25,768 plus 7% pension (5% employer, 2% employee contribution) and staff benefits package including 24 days leave rising to 29 days, plus public holidays.**Contact details**:
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Please note that Dorset Wildlife Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early.

Job reference: SW2024