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 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. A valid full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required for this role.

Experience
Practical experience in environmental or marine conservation, habitat restoration or a related field is desirable. Experience working in partnership projects and delivering field-based restoration activities will be advantageous.

About you
- Passionate about marine and coastal conservation
- Practical and hands-on approach to fieldwork
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Willingness to travel to multiple sites across Essex
- Holds a valid full UK driving licence and has access to own vehicle

Qualifications
A relevant degree or equivalent experience in marine biology, ecology, environmental science or a related discipline is preferred but not essential.