Marine Officer

The Wildlife Trusts; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental organization is seeking a passionate marine conservationist to support marine recovery initiatives on a fixed-term contract until March 2027. The role involves leading policy delivery, developing funding opportunities, and engaging stakeholders in Wales. Candidates should possess strong advocacy experience, knowledge of Welsh environmental legislation, and an understanding of blue finance. This full-time position offers competitive pay and encourages applications from under-represented groups.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and motivational skills with the ability to take initiative.
• Experience in advocacy work, particularly in marine or environmental contexts.
• Knowledge of Welsh environmental legislation and marine habitat restoration.
• Awareness of blue finance and marine net‑benefit concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective delivery of marine recovery policy in Wales.
• Develop and manage new marine funding opportunities.
• Advocate on marine issues, engaging with stakeholders and the public.
• Collaborate with UK colleagues and local Wildlife Trusts to scale restoration projects.
• Analyse Welsh environmental legislation relevant to marine conservation.
• Promote blue finance and marine net‑benefit opportunities.

Skills

Foreign Office liaison

Corporate risk management

Domestic policy alignment

Administrative coordination

Content editing

Leadership development

Job description

Closing date for applications: 18 January 2026
First interview: 5 February 2026
Second interview: 11 February 2026

About the Wildlife Trusts

The Wildlife Trusts are a grassroots movement of people from diverse backgrounds who believe that nature and people need each other. With over 944,000 members, 38,000 volunteers, and 3,600 staff across 46 individual trusts, we',(plural) work at a place‑based level to protect wildlife and inspire the public to engage with nature. The Wildlife Trusts Wales team focuses on marine recovery in Wales, delivering policies, funding projects, and community engagement to restore marine habitats and species.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate marine conservationist to join the Wildlife Trusts Wales team on a fixed‑term contract until March 2027. The successful candidate will work full‑time (35 hours per week) supporting marine recovery initiatives, policy development and securing new funding streams in Wales.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the effective delivery of marine recovery policy in Wales.
• Develop and manage new marine funding opportunities.
• Advocate on marine issues, engaging with stakeholders and the public.
• Collaborate with UK colleagues and local Wildlife Trusts to scale restoration projects.
• Analyse Welsh environmental legislation relevant to marine conservation.
• Promote blue finance and marine net‑benefit opportunities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Strong organisational and motivational skills with the ability to take initiative.
• Experience in advocacy work, particularly in marine or environmental contexts.
• Knowledge of Welsh environmental legislation and marine habitat restoration.
• Awareness of blue finance and marine net‑benefit concepts.

Key Skills

• Foreign Office liaison
• Corporate risk management
• Domestic policy alignment
• Administrative coordination
• Content editing
• Leadership development

Employment Details

Employment type: Full‑time
Contract: Fixed‑term to March 2027
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £15,001 – £35,000 per annum

Diversity & Equality

The Wildlife Trusts are a Disability Confident employer and encourage applications from people who are under‑represented in the sector, including those from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a safe environment free from discrimination, bullying and harassment.

Safeguarding

We take safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Applicants for applicable roles must be willing to undergo background checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks as required.