Estate Warden
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 September 2025 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, Dorset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Countryside Jobs Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Fowler Fortescue
Talbot Village Trust are looking to appoint an Estate Warden, supporting the owner and management team. To be responsible for maintaining the Estate grounds, woodlands and heathland. This is a practical, hands-on role.
Responsibilities:
• Maintenance – groundskeeping, paths, fences, gates and outbuildings, coordinating repairs and improvements.
• Wildlife - Manage and monitor, controlling invasive species and managing biodiversity. Support habitats, heathland, woodlands, wetlands, overseeing plant and animal health.
• Landscaping - oversee maintenance of landscaping, gardens and recreational areas.
• Admin - Assisting with suppliers and other team members, helping with the organisation of Estate events and activities.
• Community – involvement in community engagement activities as required.
• Health & Safety - ensure compliance, inspections of tools and equipment, and visitor safety.
Qualifications & Skills:
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Chainsaw certificate, brush cutting, first aid and wildlife management (desirable).
• Problem Solver.
• Independent Worker.
• Good Communication Skills.
• H&S Awareness.
• Willing to work outside in all weathers
Talbot Village Trust are looking to appoint an Estate Warden, supporting the owner and management team. To be responsible for maintaining the Estate grounds, woodlands and heathland. This is a practical, hands-on role.
Responsibilities:
• Maintenance – groundskeeping, paths, fences, gates and outbuildings, coordinating repairs and improvements.
• Wildlife - Manage and monitor, controlling invasive species and managing biodiversity. Support habitats, heathland, woodlands, wetlands, overseeing plant and animal health.
• Landscaping - oversee maintenance of landscaping, gardens and recreational areas.
• Admin - Assisting with suppliers and other team members, helping with the organisation of Estate events and activities.
• Community – involvement in community engagement activities as required.
• Health & Safety - ensure compliance, inspections of tools and equipment, and visitor safety.
Qualifications & Skills:
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Chainsaw certificate, brush cutting, first aid and wildlife management (desirable).
• Problem Solver.
• Independent Worker.
• Good Communication Skills.
• H&S Awareness.
• Willing to work outside in all weathers