Natural Environment Technical Support Officer

Nestled along the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, the Lulworth Estate spans over 12,000 acres of stunning countryside, coastline, farmland, parkland and ancient woodland. As a historic, multi-faceted rural estate, we are committed to sustainable land management, conservation, and innovation. Our new Natural Environment Division is at the heart of this vision—leading a strategic, collaborative approach to enhancing the Estate’s natural environments while supporting responsible farming, public access, and environmental stewardship.

The Role

We are seeking a committed and capable Natural Environment Technical Support Officer to provide vital technical, administrative, and field-based support across a wide range of environmental land management operations. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to conservation, agriculture, biodiversity, and sustainability projects on one of the UK’s most ecologically diverse estates.

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of conservation, agriculture, woodland, and coastal management projects
• Maintain accurate digital records, including GIS mapping and environmental databases
• Assist in field data collection, ecological surveys, and monitoring
• Help manage environmental grant and agri-environment schemes
• Liaise with tenants, contractors, and stakeholders
• Contribute to estate-wide events, community engagement, and sustainability efforts

Who we're looking for

• Relevant qualification (e.g. Environmental Science, Agriculture, Ecology, Countryside Management)
• Excellent organisational, IT, and record-keeping skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and GIS/mapping software
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and in a team
• UK driving licence and willingness to work outdoors
• Knowledge of land use policy, biodiversity legislation, and agri-environment schemes
• Experience in practical conservation or technical rural support roles
• Interest in natural capital, sustainability, and rural estate management

Why join us

• A chance to work in a world-class natural and historic environment
• A supportive, values-led team committed to sustainability
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Competitive salary and benefits package