Centres Engagement Assistant (Seasonal)

Closing date:

Salary: £15,456 for 21 hour (3 day) week

Contract type: Seasonal / Working hours: Part time

Location:

Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre, Portland Beach Road, Portland, Dorset, DT4 9XE

Do you love connecting people with wildlife?

We have an exciting opportunity to join the team based at the Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre. If you enjoy sharing your knowledge and inspiring others to take action for wildlife, this role may be for you.

Dorset Wildlife Trust is looking for someone who is passionate about nature to join us as a key member of the centres team in a visitor facing role. You’ll be one of the staff responsible for the day to day running of Wild Chesil Centre where you’ll engage with visitors, support the retail operation and deliver our programme of events and activities.

If you’re looking for a role where you can have a direct impact on the future of wildlife and wild places in Dorset, we would love to hear from you!

This seasonal 3 days per week role is based at the Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre on Portland. Initially offered as a 3 month seasonal post.

Location: The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre, Portland Beach Road, Portland, Dorset, DT4 9XE

We have an exciting opportunity to join the team based at the Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre. If you enjoy sharing your knowledge and inspiring others to take action for wildlife, this role may be for you.

Dorset Wildlife Trust is looking for someone who is passionate about nature to join us as a key member of the centres team in a visitor facing role. You’ll be one of the staff responsible for the day to day running of Wild Chesil Centre where you’ll engage with visitors, support the retail operation and deliver our programme of events and activities.

If you’re looking for a role where you can have a direct impact on the future of wildlife and wild places in Dorset, we would love to hear from you!

This seasonal 3 days per week role is based at the Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre on Portland. Initially offered as a 3 month seasonal post.

Location: The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre, Portland Beach Road, Portland, Dorset, DT4 9XE

Contact details

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

recruitment@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk

The job description is available to download, however should you require further information regarding this vacancy, please contact the Centres Manager by email to ahogben@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk or call the office on 01305 206191.

ahogben@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk

The deadline for applications is 5pm on 14 June 2026. First stage interviews will be conducted at The Wild Chesil Centre on 30 June 2026.

5pm on 14 June 2026. First stage interviews will be conducted at The Wild Chesil Centre on 30 June 2026.

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

Job reference: WCCseasonal

Application form

Application form 2026(151.02 KB)

Job Description

Job description(136.36 KB)

DORSET WILDLIFE TRUST

1 role available