THE Jurassic Coast Trust is looking to Dorset communities to help set the vision for the future.

Inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in December 2001 for its globally important rocks, fossil and coastal landforms, the World Heritage designation and Jurassic Coast brand has brought a wealth of benefits to Dorset communities.

This includes bringing millions of pounds of economic benefit and thousands of jobs to the area each year.

Later this year, the Jurassic Coast Trust, a small organisation with big ambitions for the coastline will be taking on a greater role with respect to looking after the World Heritage status.

In order to do this effectively the Trust is seeking some outstanding new individuals to add to its board of trustees.

People with experience in financial management, charity governance and leadership, strategic thinking, legal matters and fundraising are particularly sought, as well as a specialist on the geology or geomorphology of the site.

The Trust is also looking for a new chairman of trustees to start in the autumn.

The Trust is going through an exciting period of change, and is keen for these new individuals to work with the existing group of trustees and staff team to set the agenda and drive the work programme for the next five to 10 years.

Current Chair of Trustees, Doug Hulyer said: “This is an outstanding moment of opportunity for the Jurassic Coast Trust, and for the World Heritage Site.

"I am very keen to further build our team of passionate and committed experts to help develop and realise the vision for the Jurassic Coast over the next 10 and more years.”

The Trust is keen to hear from anyone who is interested from Dorset from any walk of life.

For more information visit jurassiccoast.org/jobs