Area monitoring warden

The Dorset Heaths Partnership (DHP) is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team in a rewarding part-time role supporting visitor monitoring across the beautiful Dorset Heaths.

About Us

DHP is a unique collaboration of 10 organisations, including local authorities, conservation bodies, and emergency services. Hosted by Dorset Council, we work together to protect internationally important heathland habitats and mitigate pressures from further urban development upon heathland sites across south east Dorset.

About The Role

As an Area Monitoring Warden, you’ll play a vital role in helping us understand how people use the Dorset Heaths and how we can better protect these special environments.

• Organise and collect visitor data across a range of heathland sites
• Maintain and analyse datasets, including:
  • Remote people-counting sensors
  • Visitor surveys
  • Car park monitoring transects
• Record and map incidents using GIS-based systems
• Contribute to ongoing assessment and management of heathland pressures

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys both fieldwork and data analysis, and who is passionate about conservation.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a qualification in ecology, countryside management, or has relevant experience
• Has (desirable) experience in visitor data collection or analysis
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• Has strong organisation and communication skills
• Can travel across the partnership area as required

A DBS check will be required prior to appointment.