Project Manager - BlueMission Atlantic and Arctic 2030

Marine; Connacht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marine Institute seeks to lead an EU Horizon Europe action in support of the Mission to Restore Our Ocean and Waters. This senior role will drive regional lighthouse objectives, promote marine ecosystem protection and the development of a sustainable blue economy.

The post requires navigating EU funding programs, coordinating with national stakeholders and delivering impact across biodiversity, pollution prevention and carbon-neutral initiatives.

Qualifications

• EEA citizen eligibility (EU/EEA)
• UK citizen eligibility
• Swiss citizen eligibility under EU-Swiss agreement
• Non-EEA citizen with Stamp 4 or Stamp 5 visa for family

Responsibilities

• Lead an EU Horizon Europe action in support of the EU Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters’ and drive lighthouse objectives.
• Coordinate with national and international partners to realise the Mission’s biodiversity, pollution prevention and carbon-neutral objectives.

Job description

The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for marine research, technology, development and innovation (RTDI). The Marine Institute seeks to assess and realise the economic potential of Ireland’s 220-million-acre marine resource; promote the sustainable development of marine industry through strategic funding programmes and scientific services; and safeguard the marine environment through research and environmental monitoring. The Institute works in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) and a network of other Government Departments, semi-state agencies, national and international marine partners.

Summary of the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead an EU Horizon Europe action in support of the EU Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters’ (the Mission). The Mission, launched by the European Commission, targets the protection and restoration of marine ecosystems by 2030 through regional 'Lighthouses' focusing on specific objectives for each lighthouse. The Mission is designed to fulfil three interlinked and mutually supportive objectives: “i) Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity; ii) Prevent and eliminate pollution of our ocean, seas and waters; and iii) Make the sustainable blue economy carbon neutral and circular.” Mission objectives are being implemented in two phases: ‘development and piloting phase’ (2021-2025), and a ‘deployment and upscaling’ phase (2026-2030).

Eligible Candidates must be:

A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway;

A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or

A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or

A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 or a Stamp 5 visa.

Closing date for Applications:

All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon on Tuesday, 20 th of October 2026. Late applications cannot be accepted.

The Marine Institute is an organisation that champions Diversity, Inclusion & Equality for all. We encourage and welcome applications from anyone interested in this role.