RSPB looking for seasonal warden to work alongside Spoonbills, Nightjars, Dartford Warblers and Woodlarks

                                                  

A place where Nightjars, Woodlarks and Dartford Warblers all nest (photo: RSPB) 

AN assistant warden is sought for the summer season at some of the RSPB's best-loved southern reserves.

The area around Arne and Poole Harbour in Dorset is a patchwork of habitats including wetlands, scrub, shoreline and heathland.

It is home to species not widely seen in in other parts of Britain. These include Dartford Warblers, Spoonbills, Avocets, Nightjars and Woodlarks.

But the work will involve much more than just showing birders and other visitors the wildlife.

Says the job description: "You will have knowledge and experience of practical habitat and estate management.

"You will have a proven track record of working or completing work alone and working within a varied team.

"And you must be comfortable managing volunteers from a range of backgrounds."

The successful applicant will have to demonstrate reasonable wildlife knowledge and experience of biological surveys as well as the know-how to operate and maintain machinery, equipment and infrastructure."

The post is for the duration March 2, 2026 to September 1, 2026 with a salary  the equivalent of £27,123.00 - £28,956.00.

More information from stewart.milburn@rspb.org.uk

The closing date for applications is midnight on February 9.

                                      

Spoonbills are among the wetalnd birds regularly to be seen