Conservation Projects Lead

Marine Conservation Society; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK environmental charity is seeking a Conservation Projects Lead to oversee marine recovery initiatives in Wales. The role involves designing innovative projects, aligning with policy opportunities, and managing a project team. Candidates should have experience in project management and knowledge of UK marine conservation legislation. This full-time position offers a salary of £34,000 - £39,000 per annum, with benefits including 25 days of annual leave and flexible working options.

Benefits

Salary of £34,000 - £39,000 per annum

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Stakeholder pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working options

Paid day to volunteer

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing a portfolio of projects.
• Experience developing high-quality funding proposals.
• Knowledge and experience of UK marine conservation issues and legislation.
• Skilled and experienced spokesperson.
• Proven ability to manage staff members.
• Ability to develop and implement biodiversity conservation policies.
• Ability to assess ecological needs for recovery.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver innovative approaches to marine recovery.
• Lead evidence-based, place-focused projects.
• Align projects with advocacy and policy opportunities.
• Secure investment and funding for projects.
• Build partnerships and influence decision makers.
• Manage and support project teams.
• Review project impact with senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Funding proposal development

Knowledge of UK marine conservation

Spokesperson skills

Staff management

Biodiversity conservation policy

Job description

Overview

Home working (UK) with easy access to Wales

We are a leading UK environmental charity dedicated to protecting our ocean.

We are currently looking for a Conservation Projects Lead to join us on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week. This is a funded role for two years.

Benefits

• Salary of £34,000 - £39,000 per annum
• Annual leave starting at 25 days a year, plus Bank Holidays
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay
• Flexible and, in many cases, remote working
• Support for your health and wellbeing
• A paid day for you to volunteer at another charity of your choice
• Cycle-to-work scheme

The Role

As our Conservation Projects Lead, you will design and deliver innovative approaches to marine recovery across Wales.

You’ll lead the creation of evidence-based, place-focused projects that tackle nature decline, trial new approaches to marine management, and embed nature-based solutions.

Working with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll align projects with advocacy and policy opportunities, secure investment and funding, and engage communities and stakeholders to maximise impact and long-term sustainability.

You’ll also represent the organisation at national and international levels, building partnerships with statutory bodies, learning institutions, and other organisations to influence decision makers and showcase marine recovery solutions.

Additionally, you will:

• Manage and support your project team
• Oversee workplans and budgets
• Review the strategic impact of projects with senior leadership
• Act as a spokesperson for recovery projects with media, partners, and funders
• Ensure projects align with the wider Atlantic Coast Programme

About You

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 closing date for this role is 12th October 2025.

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