Location
Great Wigborough, Colchester, Essex

Hours
Full Time - Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Salary
£29,900 per annum

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, practical individual to join the Trust’s growing Marine & Coastal Recovery Team. As the Seagrass Recovery Officer, you will play a key role in delivering the Trust’s intertidal seagrass active restoration work in partnership with Project Seagrass. This role involves expanding our established experimental active seagrass restoration approach as part of the Transforming the Thames project, a multi-habitat coastal restoration initiative. The aim is to restore Nanozostera noltii (dwarf eelgrass) across 2 hectares at two locations over a three-year delivery period. This fixed-term, 36-month contract starting January 2026 offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the partnership’s impact and to the development of the evidence base for future seagrass restoration in the Greater Thames Estuary.

Experience
Practical experience in marine or coastal habitat restoration or related environmental work is desirable. Experience working in partnership with external organisations will be advantageous.

About you
You are passionate about marine conservation and restoration, with a practical, hands-on approach. You are motivated, organised, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. A valid full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for this role.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in marine biology, ecology, environmental science, or a related field are preferred but not mandatory. A willingness to learn and develop skills in seagrass restoration and monitoring is essential.