Dorset Dogs Area Project Officer Heaths Partnership

Do you have a love for dogs, wildlife, and the countryside? Do you understand the important balance between these elements? If so, the Dorset Heaths Partnership (DHP) would like to hear from you. We're seeking a motivated Dorset Dogs Area Project Officer to help deliver the nationally recognised Dorset Dogs project.

In this role, you’ll work as part of the Dorset Dogs team to lead onsite engagement and deliver a varied programme of public-facing activities across the project area working with dog owners, land managers, local communities, dog related businesses and charities.

• Is passionate about dogs, wildlife, and the natural environment, and understands how these interact.
• Has excellent communication skills and enjoys engaging with people of all ages.
• Has experience working within partnership settings and can build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

• This is a full-time, fixed-term position until 31 March 2028.
• You’ll need to be comfortable working outdoors in all weather and available for some evening and weekend work.
• The role requires significant travel, so access to a vehicle is essential (a shared project vehicle is also available).
• The successful applicant will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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  Dorset Dogs Area Project Officer in Corfe Mullen - Dorset Council

Closing date: 23rd March 2026
Interview date: 2nd April 2026