Location
Flexible, anywhere within the project area (Cornwall to Sussex)

Hours
Full Time - 15-month fixed term contract

Salary
£37,500 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking a collaborative, strategic thinker with a deep commitment to Britain’s seas to manage the development phase of a new marine recovery project. In this role, you will lead the creation of the project’s ambitious, community-driven delivery phase for seascape-scale marine restoration. This 15-month development phase is led by a partnership of Wildlife Trusts dedicated to restoring the extraordinary marine habitats and species found across Britain’s south coast, from Cornwall to Sussex.

As Marine Recovery Project Development Manager, you will bring together regional partners and stakeholders to identify opportunities and needs for marine recovery in the region. You will manage Coastal Community Engagement Officers, identify and assess relevant supporting data and evidence, and develop a robust, costed plan for the project’s delivery phase that is visionary, viable, and actionable.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with dedicated Wildlife Trust teams and other stakeholders across the south coast to shape a transformational marine programme, driving change across one of Europe’s most ecologically and culturally important coastlines.

Benefits
- Excellent TOIL and flexible working policies
- Enhanced holiday entitlement starting at 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 4 years
- 3 days Christmas business closure in 2025
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 counselling) and health and wellbeing portal
- Free onsite parking at Five Acres
- Stakeholder pension scheme (subject to eligibility)

Experience
- Proven project development and management skills
- Experience in relationship and stakeholder management
- Ability to collate, analyse and interpret data to inform project planning
- Experience working in marine conservation or related environmental sectors is highly desirable

About you
- Strategic thinker with a passion for marine environments and conservation
- Collaborative and able to work effectively with diverse partners and communities
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Self-motivated and able to work flexibly across a wide geographic area

Qualifications
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience in marine science, environmental management, conservation or related field preferred