What’s in it for you? Do you love the outdoors? Do you enjoy chatting to people? Do you want to make a difference to the Dorset Heaths? The Dorset Heaths Partnership (DHP) is looking to recruit two seasonal wardens. You will be working as part of the multi-disciplined team carrying out heathland mitigation within the Dorset Council area. The Dorset Heaths Partnership helps to enhance and protect the globally important heathland habitat that we are lucky enough to have here in Dorset. Small changes in the way visitors use the heathlands can make a big difference to the wildlife. Dorset Heaths Partnership seasonal wardens play a key role in helping people understand how they can help their local heaths. What can you expect to be doing? The roles will involve daily site visits to heathland sites across the Dorset Council area from Purbeck to Verwood. You will be liaising with land managers and engaging with site visitors inspiring them to respect and protect the heathland habitat. Seasonal wardens will also attend local community events and provide social media content to promote the messages of the Partnership. About you We are looking for someone who is passionate and self-motivated. You should hold a qualification linked to countryside management and if possible, a knowledge of the heathland habitat and species. The successful candidate will be confident in communicating with the public on site and at local events. You will be working alone on site in all weathers as well as with other team members. This includes those delivering the monitoring, Dorset Dogs, Firewise and BARI projects. Further Information For further information or to discuss the role, please contact Amy Gallagher on 07867537219 or email [email protected] This is a fixed term position with a starting date in April 2026 and finishing date of 30th September 2026. This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders. About Us At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video: Unable to show this video due to your cookie preferences At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future. We: provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents work in partnership to make a real difference value every role and the impact it has on our communities support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive You will: be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset have access to a range of benefits and support receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us. Find out more about how to apply.