Diving Specialist/Supervisor/Instructor

University of Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Plymouth is seeking a Diving Specialist/Supervisor/Instructor to support HSE SCUBA operations at the University Marine Station in Plymouth. The role involves delivering training, supervising activities, and enabling diving-based research and teaching within Marine Science and Environmental Science.

The post offers part-time, permanent hours (21.46 per week) with a pro rata annual salary of £39,906–£46,049.

Qualifications

• Experience in scuba diving training and supervision
• Knowledge of HSE Diving at Work Regulations
• Ability to teach and assess professional and scientific diving

Responsibilities

• Train & Assess – Deliver high-quality HSE SCUBA training, instruction and assessment for students and staff.
• Supervise & Safeguard – Oversee diving operations in line with regulations and university requirements.
• Enable Marine Science & Research – Support undergraduate, postgraduate and research diving activities.
• Develop the Diving Provision – Collaborate to continually improve training programmes and delivery methods.

Job description

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Diving Specialist/Supervisor/Instructor

Plymouth 01/11/2026

Job details

Salary £39,906 - £46,049 pro rata per annum - Grade 7 Contractual hours 21.46 Basis PA Permanent Annualised Hours Interview date Week commencing Monday 16 November 2026 Job category/type Professional/Support Services Date posted 09/10/2026 Job reference B1427 Attachments B1427 Job Description.pdf

Description

Take your diving career deeper.

Use your professional diving expertise to train the next generation of scientific divers and support marine research at the University of Plymouth.

About the role The School of Biological and Marine Sciences is looking to appoint a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Scientific Specialist / Diving Supervisor / Instructor to support HSE SCUBA diving operations at the University Marine Station, Coxside, Plymouth. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic individual with proven expertise to join a key growth area in the University supporting research and teaching in subject areas including Marine Science, Marine Biology and Environmental Science and supporting the University HSE SCUBA diving operations.

The University is unique in delivering HSE SCUBA training to 56 students a year, a degree module in Scientific Diving, professional diving support for student and academic research projects and the MRes Scientific Diving programme. Moving forward the diving program will support an increasing amount of diving supported research.

Health and Safety is considered of the utmost importance and you will be expected to contribute to the management of risk through the use of Standard Operating Procedures, and Risk Assessments. In-house training will be provided to ensure compliance with the HSE’s Diving at Work Regulations as well as other relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Train & Assess – Deliver high-quality HSE SCUBA training, instruction and assessment, supporting students to develop the skills and confidence required for professional and scientific diving.
• Supervise & Safeguard – Supervise academic and scientific diving operations, ensuring activities are planned and delivered safely and in accordance with the Diving at Work Regulations 1997 and University requirements.
• Enable Marine Science & Research – Support undergraduate, postgraduate and research diving activities, helping students and researchers undertake practical fieldwork safely and effectively.
• Develop the Diving Provision – Work with the Scientific Diving Manager and colleagues to continually improve training programmes and