Opportunity – World Heritage Officer at the Jurassic Coast

Join a passionate and collaborative team at the heart of Dorset’s environmental and heritage work. As part of the Dorset Coast Forum (DCF), you’ll be working within the dynamic Environment, Policy & Partnerships Team (EPPT), which sits in the Place Directorate. You’ll be contributing to the protection and promotion of one of the UK’s most iconic natural assets—the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

Dorset Council offer:

• A flexible working arrangement with a mix of home and office-based work
• A supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment
• Opportunities to lead on meaningful projects that deliver real impact for communities and the environment
• A chance to work with a wide network of stakeholders across public, private, and charitable sectors

What You’ll Be Doing:

As World Heritage Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the management and promotion of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for World Heritage enquiries
• Leading on digital communications, including managing the Jurassic Coast website and social media
• Supporting the development of engaging resources and interpretation materials
• Assisting in the delivery of World Heritage projects and contributing to research and reporting
• Coordinating stakeholder workshops and public engagement events
• Supporting the review and implementation of the World Heritage Site Management Plan
• Producing press releases and liaising with Dorset Council’s communications team
• Helping to develop funding bids and maintain monitoring records for UNESCO reporting

You’ll work closely with the Principal Officer for World Heritage and contribute to the wider goals of the Dorset Coast Forum.

About You:

Dorset Council are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about Earth heritage and skilled in communication, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll bring:

• A degree in Earth sciences or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in delivering presentations and public engagement
• Strong digital skills, including website management, social media, and heritage interpretation
• Experience in partnership working and building effective relationships across organisations
• Familiarity with the Dorset and East Devon Coast and its geological features (desirable)
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

This post is full time (37 hours per week) fixed-term contract for initially two years but with possibility to extend. Team and office days in Dorchester are generally Mondays and Thursdays. The work is generally Monday to Friday with some weekend and evening work across the Dorset and East Devon.

This post requires significant travel. You must have a full driving licence and a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed. 

If you have any questions about the position, or you would like more information please contact Bridget Betts 01305 225037 [email protected] or Sam Scriven 01305 224739  [email protected] 

Applications close on 19 October 2025.

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