Centres Engagement Assistant

Dorset Wildlife Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading conservation organization is seeking a Centres Engagement Assistant to join its team at Kingcombe Visitor Centre in Dorchester. This part-time, seasonal role involves promoting local wildlife and engaging with visitors. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, conducting activities for the public, and helping to attract new visitors to the nature reserve. If you have a passion for wildlife and enjoy connecting with people, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Eagerness to engage with the public about wildlife.
• Ability to deliver engagement activities to diverse audiences.
• Experience in visitor-facing roles beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day running of Kingcombe Visitor Centre.
• Conduct duty management and deliver engagement activities.
• Highlight opportunities to attract new visitors to Kingcombe NNR.

Skills

Public engagement

Knowledge of local wildlife

Communication skills

Job description

Centres Engagement Assistant (Seasonal)

Closing date: Sunday 22 February 2026

Salary: £14,272 for a 21-hour (3-day) week (further pay award pending)

Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Part time

Location: The Kingcombe Centre, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0EQ

Do you love connecting people with wildlife? We have an exciting opportunity to join the team based at Kingcombe Visitor Centre, sitting within Kingcombe National Nature Reserve. If you enjoy sharing your knowledge, and inspiring others to take action for wildlife, this role may be for you.

We’re looking for someone 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 Kingcombe Visitor Centre, which will include a share of duty management, whilst delivering engagement activities to the range of audiences who visit Kingcombe NNR. You’ll have an eagerness to engage with the public about local wildlife, and look for new opportunities to highlight what makes Kingcombe NNR outstanding to attract new visitors.

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!

Contact Information

The job description is available to download, however if you require further information regarding this vacancy, please contact the Centres Manager by email at [e-mail] or call the office on 01300 320684.

Application Deadline

The deadline for applications is 5pm on 22 February 2026. First stage interviews will be conducted at The Kingcombe Centre on 04 March 2026.