Chief Operating Officer

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Closing date: Friday 6 June 2025

Salary: £65,000

Contract type: Permanent / Full-time

Location: Dorset Wildlife Trust HQ, Brooklands Farm, Forston, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AA

Dorset Wildlife Trust is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Operating Officer to lead our operational support teams.

Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the senior leadership team, the role will drive strategic growth, financial sustainability, and operational excellence. We\’re looking for an experienced, mission-focused leader with strong commercial acumen and a passion for nature conservation.

If you\’re excited by strategic leadership, income generation, and making a real environmental impact, we\’d love to hear from you. Join us in bringing back nature and delivering a wilder Dorset.

Contact details:

To apply, please submit a completed application form. The job description is available for download. For further information, contact the Chief Executive by email or by phone at 01305 264620.

The deadline for applications is 9am on 6 June 2025. First stage interviews will be on 24 June 2025 at our Brooklands Farm HQ.

If you have difficulties accessing any files, please email for assistance.

Job reference: COO2025

Additional resources:

• Information on working for Dorset Wildlife Trust
• Job Description: COO
• Application form: 2025

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management
• Strategic Management Services

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