World Heritage Officer

Posted on 30 September 2025
Applications close on 19 October 2025

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All Locations:

Dorchester

Salary Details:

£28,598 - £32,597

Vacancy Type:

Fixed Term

Fixed Term End Date:

Not Specified

Function:

Environment & Planning

Employer:

Dorset Council

Job Working Pattern:

Full time

Closing time of advert

23:59

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About the role

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.

We 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

We’re 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

Further Information

This post is full time (37 hours per week) fixed-term contract for initially two years but with possibility to extend. To to the location of the coast the post holder needs to hold a full driving licence.

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.

Dorset Council uses generic job descriptions therefore please look at the context statement provides the detailed duties for this role. Please read the context statements for this role.

This post requires significant travel. You must have 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]

About Us

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents
work in partnership to make a real difference
value every role and the impact it has on our communities
support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
have access to a range of benefits and support
have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

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