Conservation Officer Chalk streams and Clay Vales Project

Conservation Officer Chalk streams and Clay Vales Project

Location: DWT Urban Wildlife Centre, Beacon Hill Lane, Off Old Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, Poole, Dorset, BH21 3RX

Salary: £33,450 Contract type: Permanent Working hours: Full time

Closing date: Sunday 7 June 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Rivers and Wetlands Conservation Officer to help deliver and coordinate conservation action across the Stour chalk streams and clay vale landscapes. Working as part of Dorset Wildlife Trust's Nature-based Solutions team, you will coordinate river restoration and catchment management activities, working closely with colleagues, contractors, landowners, farmers and project partners to improve river health, biodiversity and climate resilience.

The role will also lead on monitoring and reporting project outcomes, support citizen science initiatives and build strong partnerships across the catchment. A key aspect of the role will be acting as Dorset Wildlife Trust's lead officer for beavers within the Stour catchment, helping to support evidence-led management that benefits nature, people and climate.

Please note that the workplace location is designated as the Urban Wildlife Centre; however, there may be flexibility to work at our Brooklands Farm HQ offices.

This role is very similar to the vacancy for Conservation Officer (Frome Headwaters). Applicants can use a single application to be considered for both posts. If this is the case, please mark this clearly in the application in the box marked 'Post applied for' in the first box.

The deadline for applications is 6pm Sunday 07 June 2026. Initial interviews will be carried out in the week of 15 June.