Seascape Project & Community Engagement Officer

Zoological Society of London; Wales; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Up to 12% contributory pension

25 days' annual leave plus UK bank hol

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Life assurance from day one

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

ZSL is seeking a motivated Project & Engagement Officer to support a marine restoration initiative across North Wales. You will work with the Bangor University team, build relationships with fishers, coastal communities and partner organisations, and help deliver a Fisheries Advisory Group.

You will contribute to a Five-Year Seascape Restoration Plan and empower local communities in conserve marine ecosystems.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating conservation, environmental or community engagement projects, ideally involving multiple partners, stakeholders or local communities.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to engage diverse groups, facilitate meetings and workshops, and support collaborative decision‑making.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver project activities effectively.
• An understanding of marine conservation, fisheries and coastal ecosystems in the UK, with a commitment to collaborative approaches to nature recovery.
• Excellent written and analytical skills, including the ability to prepare reports and presentations, analyse stakeholder feedback and communicate information to a range of audiences.
• A degree in marine biology, conservation, environmental science, social sciences or a related subject, or equivalent practical experience.
• A full UK driving licence, alongside a willingness to travel across North Wales and attend occasional evening or weekend events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities, monitor milestones and governance systems to support delivery.
• Build relationships with fishers, seafood businesses, coastal communities and partner organisations.
• Coordinate and support the Fisheries Advisory Group, ensuring local knowledge informs project development.
• Support the development of the Five-Year Seascape Restoration Plan with community involvement.
• Represent the project at meetings, develop communications and reports, and contribute to monitoring and evaluation.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Relationship building

Planning and governance

Education

Marine biology or related degree

Job description

ZSL is seeking a motivated Project & Engagement Officer to support a marine restoration initiative across North Wales. You will work with the Bangor University team, build relationships with fishers, coastal communities and partner organisations, and help deliver a Fisheries Advisory Group.

You will contribute to a Five-Year Seascape Restoration Plan and empower local communities in conserve marine ecosystems.