We are recruiting for a new Project Support Officer. An exciting opportunity within the Dorset National Landscape team to help support the work of the team and partnership.

You will be involved in a wide variety of interesting and fulfilling projects, helping make a difference to the lives of people in Dorset, and those who visit, as well as helping to conserve and enhance our outstanding natural landscape.

Application deadline: 27th October 2024

Salary: £23,893 – £25,119

Details & application form can be found here: Dorset Council Jobs

This is a full time, fixed term role until the end of June 2026 and will be based within the small, friendly and dynamic Dorset National Landscape team, hosted by Dorset Council. The office base will be County Hall, Dorchester.

• To provide general administrative support for the Dorset National Landscape Team and Partnership
• To assist team members and the Partnership with a variety of projects, helping to deliver the Dorset National Landscape Management Plan
• To provide support with financial management/ procurement and grant administration
• To be involved in the organisation of various events across Dorset National Landscape, providing opportunities for people to engage with the natural environment through arts, culture, food, as well as more traditional ways such as guided walks
• To assist in raising the awareness of Dorset National Landscape, and its special properties, amongst the general public and other stakeholders

You will need to be extremely well-organised, digitally savvy, financially literate, have experience of supporting projects and have excellent communication skills. If you are passionate about connecting people to nature, love to work with others, and thrive in an energetic working environment, we would love to hear from you.

You will need to have a flexible approach to work, travelling to meetings and events, working in the office and at home, and working at occasional evening and/or weekend events and meetings if required, including set up and take down. It is necessary to have a full driving license and access to a vehicle.

If you have any questions about the role, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Sally King (Tourism, Visitor & Access Manager).