Fisheries Projects Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary of £34,000 – £39,000

25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

8% employer pension contributions

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

An environmental charity in the UK is looking for a Fisheries Projects Lead to influence sustainable fisheries management and enhance marine conservation policies. The role includes advocacy for low-impact practices and collaborating with stakeholders. The position offers a flexible, remote-first work environment and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates possess experience in fisheries management and have a passion for ocean conservation.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of fisheries management and/or policy in the UK.
• Proven experience influencing policy in marine conservation.
• Natural collaborator who thrives on building partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Drive sustainable fisheries management and seafood sourcing.
• Lead development of fisheries conservation policy.
• Advocate for low-impact practices with stakeholders.

Skills

Understanding of fisheries management

Policy influencing experience

Excellent project management skills

Skilled communicator

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Job description

Join to apply for the Fisheries Projects Lead role at Marine Conservation Society

Marine Conservation Society is a leading UK environmental charity dedicated to protecting our ocean – defending crucial habitats, regenerating vital ecosystems and inspiring volunteers. We unite communities, governments and industry, and champion science‑based solutions for cleaner, healthier seas to tackle the climate and nature emergency.

The Benefits

• Salary of £34,000 – £39,000 per annum
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
• Extra time off at Christmas
• 8% employer pension contributions (no match required)
• Sick pay at full pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half pay (after probation)
• Flexible working and remote‑first approach
• Health and wellbeing support, plus an employee assistance programme
• A paid volunteering day to support a charity of your choice

This is a standout opportunity for a fisheries manager with a background in marine/environmental conservation to join our mission‑led organisation.

In this highly rewarding role, you’ll have the chance to influence real‑world change at a national level, helping protect marine ecosystems whilst growing your expertise and advancing your knowledge of the sector.

In return, you’ll discover a flexible, supportive work environment with plenty of scope for creativity, a generous and thoughtfully designed benefits package, and the freedom and flexibility of a remote‑first working model that recognises people do their best work when trust, balance and wellbeing come first.

The Role

As Fisheries Project Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the sustainable management of fisheries, ensuring that seafood sourcing is transparent, traceable and environmentally responsible.

Specifically, you will lead the charge in developing our fisheries conservation policy, advocating for low‑impact practices and working closely with both the UK government and industry stakeholders to promote sustainable fisheries.

You’ll be the voice of sustainable fisheries, ensuring your passion affects others at events, within the media and through forums. Responding to consultations, you’ll provide clear, evidence‑based positions on fishery issues, and lead research projects and pilot initiatives to drive change.

Additional responsibilities

• Collaborate across teams to share expertise and shape organisational strategy.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on projects to ensure impact and accountability.

About You

To be considered as Fisheries Projects Lead, you will need:

• A deep understanding of fisheries management and/or policy in the UK (and ideally beyond)
• Proven experience influencing policy and delivering change in marine conservation
• A natural collaborator who thrives on building partnerships and finding solutions
• Excellent project management skills, with a strategic, organised and results‑focused approach
• A skilled communicator who can make complex issues clear and compelling
• A critical thinker with the ability to research and distil technical information
• A passion for ocean conservation and alignment with our values of integrity, collaboration and positivity
• Resilience, adaptability and comfort working independently as well as in a team

The closing date for this role is 11th January 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Fisheries Policy Manager, Marine Policy Lead, Fisheries Conservation Manager, Marine Conservation Policy Lead or Sustainable Fisheries Manager.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Webrecruit and Marine Conservation Society are equal‑opportunity employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

Application

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Non‑profit Organisations