Assistant Conservation Officer Rivers and Wetlands, Citizen Science
Closing date: Sunday 7 June 2026
Salary: £28,983
Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time
Location: Brooklands Farm (Dorset Wildlife Trust HQ), Brooklands Farm, Forston, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AA
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised Assistant Conservation Officer to help lead and grow Dorset Wildlife Trust’s citizen science work for rivers and wetlands.
Responsibilities
You’ll coordinate established monitoring schemes such as Dorset Water Guardians and Riverfly Monitoring, support volunteers through training and engagement, and help design new citizen science approaches to address priority evidence gaps. The role combines fieldwork, volunteer coordination, data management, reporting and partnership working, with a strong focus on using evidence to support nature recovery.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience of volunteer coordination, ecological monitoring or citizen science delivery.
- Strong communication skills.
- Practical, collaborative approach.
- Interest in rivers, wetlands and nature-based solutions.
- Ability to work some evenings and occasional weekends.
- Full UK driving licence.
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