Conservation Projects Lead

The Company:

We are a leading UK environmental charity dedicated to protecting our ocean - defending crucial habitats, regenerating vital ecosystems and inspiring volunteers. We unite communities, governments, and industry, and champion science-based solutions for cleaner, healthier seas to tackle the climate and nature emergency.

The Candidate:

To be considered as our Conservation Projects Lead, you will need:

• Experience managing a portfolio of projects
• Experience developing high-quality funding proposals
• Knowledge and experience of UK marine conservation issues, legislation and competent authorities
• To be a skilled and experienced spokesperson
• The proven ability to manage staff members
• The ability to develop and implement biodiversity conservation and management policy and projects
• The ability to assess ecological need and ability for recovery/enhanced resilience to determine distinct geographically focused projects
• A full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

The Package:

• Salary of £34,000 - £39,000 per annum
• Annual leave starting at 25 days a year, plus Bank Holidays, and increasing with service (we also close between Christmas and New Year as extra time off)
• 6% employer contributions to our stakeholder pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay - full-pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half-pay (after probation ends)
• Great work/life balance through flexible and, in many cases, remote working
• Support for your health and wellbeing with a programme of activities plus an employee assistance programme for you and the people who live with you
• A paid day for you to volunteer to support another charity of your choice
• Cycle-to-work scheme to help you buy a bike.