Dorset Dogs Area Project Officer

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.

• Support delivery of the Dorset Dogs project as part of heathland mitigation on behalf of 10 partner organisations.
• Promote responsible dog ownership and promote positive, access for people with dogs in the countryside.
• Build strong working relationships with partners, land managers, conservation bodies, dog-related businesses, charities, and local communities.
• Deliver face to face public engagement activities and communicate project messages through channels such as social media, websites, and printed materials.
• Contribute to broader project communication and outreach as outlined in the context statement.

• 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.