Nestled along the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, the Lulworth Estate spans over 12,000 acres of stunning countryside, coastline, farmland, parkland and ancient woodland. As a historic, multi-faceted rural estate, we are committed to sustainable land management, conservation, and innovation. Our new Natural Environment Division is at the heart of this vision-leading a strategic, collaborative approach to enhancing the Estate's natural environments while supporting responsible farming, public access, and environmental stewardship.
Role
We are seeking a committed and capable Natural Environment Technical Support Officer to provide vital technical, administrative, and field-based support across a wide range of environmental land management operations. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to conservation, agriculture, biodiversity, and sustainability projects on one of the UK's most ecologically diverse estates.
Key Responsibilities
* Support delivery of conservation, agriculture, woodland, and coastal management projects
* Maintain accurate digital records, including GIS mapping and environmental databases
* Assist in field data collection, ecological surveys, and monitoring
* Help manage environmental grant and agri-environment schemes
* Liaise with tenants, contractors, and stakeholders
* Contribute to estate-wide events, community engagement, and sustainability efforts
Who we're looking for
* Relevant qualification (e.g. Environmental Science, Agriculture, Ecology, Countryside Management)
* Excellent organisational, IT, and record-keeping skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and GIS/mapping software
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and in a team
* UK driving licence and willingness to work outdoors
* Knowledge of land use policy, biodiversity legislation, and agri-environment schemes
* Experience in practical conservation or technical rural support roles
* Interest in natural capital, sustainability, and rural estate management
Why join us?
* A chance to work in a world-class natural and historic environment, playing a vital role in the stewardship of a significant landscape A supportive, passionate, values-led team committed to sustainability A varied, impactful role with opportunities for professional development and training Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package
Apply with CV and covering letter.