Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Remote (Travel Required around Dorset)

Contract Type: Temporary (25 May to 29 July 2026)

Hours: 37 hours per week (Part-time hours considered)

Salary: £20.11 - £23.87 per hour (depending on experience)

About Us

Connect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, delivering high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions. We pride ourselves on being an ethical, transparent, and people-focused organisation, committed to supporting both our clients and candidates.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Management professional to oversee the successful delivery of a series of field trials across Dorset. This is a hands‑on role requiring travel to multiple sites, working closely with landowners and tenants to ensure the trials run smoothly, safely, and in line with agreed requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful completion of the field trials
• Engage with landowners and tenants to ensure a positive experience for all stakeholders
• Take responsibility for all health and safety matters during the trials
• Ensure trials are carried out in line with agreed land access agreements and method statements
• Safely dispose of collected ragwort on site in accordance with landowners’ preferences
• Record key learnings and outcomes for reporting back to the project team

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in project coordination or project management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative in a field-based environment
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements
• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport (essential due to remote trial locations)

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

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