Assistant Conservation Officer Rivers and Wetlands, Citizen Science

Closing date:

Salary: £28,983

Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time

Location:

Brooklands Farm, Forston , Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AA

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with volunteers, communities, land managers and partners to collect high-quality ecological data that informs real conservation action across Dorset.

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.

We’re looking for someone with experience of volunteer coordination, ecological monitoring or citizen science delivery, strong communication skills, and a practical, collaborative approach.

An interest in rivers, wetlands and nature-based solutions is essential.
Some evening and occasional weekend working will be required.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with volunteers, communities, land managers and partners to collect high-quality ecological data that informs real conservation action across Dorset.

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.

We’re looking for someone with experience of volunteer coordination, ecological monitoring or citizen science delivery, strong communication skills, and a practical, collaborative approach.

An interest in rivers, wetlands and nature-based solutions is essential.

Some evening and occasional weekend working will be required.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

Contact details

To apply for this post, please download and complete the application form and then submit it to recruitment@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk . 

If you require further information regarding this vacancy please contact the River Catchment Manager by email at abroom@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk 

If you have any difficulty in accessing the downloadable files, please contact us by email at recruitment@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk 

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

Job reference: ACORW

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Application Form

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