Assistant Conservation Officer Rivers and Wetlands, Citizen Science
Closing date: Sunday 7 June 2026
Salary: £28,983 Contract type: Permanent Working hours: Full time
Location: Brooklands Farm (Dorset Wildlife Trust HQ), Brooklands Farm, Forston, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AA
Responsibilities
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised Assistant Conservation Officer to help lead and grow Dorset Wildlife Trust’s citizen science work for rivers and wetlands. This is an exciting opportunity to work with volunteers, communities, land managers and partners to collect high‑quality ecological data that informs real conservation action across Dorset. You’ll coordinate established monitoring schemes such as Dorset Water Guardians and Riverfly Monitoring, support volunteers through training and engagement, and help design new citizen science approaches to address priority evidence gaps. The role combines fieldwork, volunteer coordination, data management, reporting and partnership working, with a strong focus on using evidence to support nature recovery.
Qualifications
We’re looking for someone with experience of volunteer coordination, ecological monitoring or citizen science delivery, strong communication skills, and a practical, collaborative approach. An interest in rivers, wetlands and nature‑based solutions is essential. Some evening and occasional weekend working will be required. A full UK driving licence is essential.
The deadline for applications is 6pm Sunday 07 June 2026. Initial interviews will be carried out in the week of 15 June.
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