Conservation Projects Lead

MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY; Whitby; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK environmental charity is seeking a Conservation Projects Lead to design and deliver marine recovery projects. You will manage a team, secure funding, and represent the organization at national and international levels. The ideal candidate will have strong project management experience and knowledge of UK marine conservation. This full-time position offers a salary of £34,000 - £39,000 with various benefits including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Stakeholder pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Cycle-to-work scheme

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• Experience managing a portfolio of projects.
• Experience developing high-quality funding proposals.
• Knowledge of UK marine conservation legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead evidence-based, place-focused conservation projects.
• Align projects with advocacy opportunities and secure funding.
• Build partnerships and represent the organization at various levels.

Skills

Project management

Funding proposal development

UK marine conservation knowledge

Spokesperson skills

Staff management

Biodiversity policy development

Ecological assessment

Driving skills

Job description

Overview

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.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

Requirements / Qualifications

• 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

About the organisation

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

Salary and 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