Dorset Wildlife Trust

Estate Assistant (West Dorset)

Closing date: Friday 5 April 2024

Salary: £22,653

Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Full time

Location: Kingcombe Farm, Clift Lane

Dorset Wildlife Trust is looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic person to join our West Dorset Reserves team. The postholder will be based at our Kingcombe Meadows Farm and work across the Kingcombe National Nature Reserve and other high-quality sites. The work will involve practical conservation and estate management tasks, with an emphasis on helping with the day-to-day management and welfare of livestock retained by Dorset Wildlife Trust.

The work will include use of power tools and machinery, including tractors and chainsaw. This post will be rewarding and enjoyable, fitting within a highly skilled and vibrant team.

The post is full time and will be based at our Kingcombe Meadows Farm in west Dorset.

This post is offered as a 12 fixed term contract

This post is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work in the wildlife conservation, estate management or agricultural sectors

Contact details

To apply for this post, please submit a completed application form to recruitment@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk

The job description is available to download, however should you require further information regarding this vacancy, please contact the Reserves Manager by email at ngibson@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk or call the office on 01305 264620.

Download the application form, job description and information pack here 

The deadline for applications is 5pm 05 April 2024. First stage interviews will be conducted at Kingcombe Meadows Farm in the w/c 15 April 2024.

If you have difficulties in accessing any of the files, please email recruitment@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk for assistance

Closing Date: 05/04/2024  Location: Kingcombe Meadows Farm, West Dorset