Assistant Wilder Communities Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for someone who shares our passion for inspiring and facilitating people to take action for nature within their own communities.

We are looking for a new member of our Wilder Communities Team to manage our Living Churchyards project and provide key support for our Wildlife-friendly Spaces initiative.

This role will include delivering nature-based activities, training, and resources that connect people with their natural environment, managing skilled volunteers, creating impactful content for various media, and providing administrative support to the team.

The role will be varied, so we are looking for flexibility, excellent organizational skills, and genuine enthusiasm to help people act for the ecological and climate crisis.

If you enjoy working in a small, friendly, and supportive team environment, have a confident, personable nature, are passionate and knowledgeable about wildlife, experienced in working with the public, and would like to be part of a highly successful Conservation Charity, we would love to hear from you!

Please download the job description for more details, or feel free to email us for more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat.

This post is offered as 26 hours per week, on a 1-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension.

Contact details

To apply for this post, please submit a completed application form to recruitment@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk

The job description is available for download. Should you require further information regarding this vacancy, please contact Nicki Brunt, Wilder Communities Manager, by email at nbrunt@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk.

The deadline for applications is 6 pm on 22 June 2025. First stage interviews will be conducted on 01 July at our Urban Wildlife Centre, Beacon Hill.

If you have difficulties accessing any of the files, please email recruitment@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk for assistance.

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