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• Deputy Secretary

  OSPAR Commission (11 days left)

  

  Position vacant from: November 2010

  Closing date for applications: 26 March 2010

  The OSPAR Commission is seeking an experienced graduate preferably with a background in natural/ environmental sciences and with approximately 5 years’ work experience to join its small professional Secretariat based at offices in central London.
  Applicants should demonstrate knowledge, experience and understanding of:

  • environmental policy and its scientific basis, with particular reference to the marine environment
  • environmental ...

• Marine Protected Sites Monitoring Officer

  Joint Nature Conservation Committee (10 days left)

  

  Permanent post, based in Peterborough

  Salary £25,838 pa

  We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated marine scientist to join the Marine Protected Sites team and lead our work developing monitoring approaches for our expanding network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The network will include existing and new Offshore SACs as well as new types of national marine protected area designations being proposed in forthcoming legislation. As well as focusing at the site level, it is envisaged that the protected sites component of this monitoring system will also enable the asses...

• Project Officer

  Somerset County Council (10 days left)

  

  Environment Directorate

  Environmental Management and Regeneration Coastal Change Pathfinder Project, Taunton

  (Outreach and Consultation)

  37 hours per week

  Salary: £19,621 - £22,221pa

  Job Ref No: 3403/SR/CMS

  Fixed term contract to April 2011

  An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a developing project, based in the Countryside & Coast Team that is being funded by DEFRA grant funding. We are seeking an experienced outreach, consultation and engagement project officer to work closely with communities ...

• Policy and Advice Officer – Aquaculture

  Scottish Natural Heritage (9 days left)

  

  Scottish Natural Heritage is the leading public body responsible for advising Ministers on matters relating to the natural heritage. The natural environment is a key asset that underpins Scotland’s wealth, health and quality of life. Our job is to conserve this resource, to promote its sustainable management and to encourage people to access and enjoy it responsibly.

  (Ref: 052-125)

  Temporary for 2 years with the possibility of extension, Inverness

  Starting salary: £23,486

  You will prepare and provide aquacultu...

• Marine Policy and Advice Officer (Natura)

  Scottish Natural Heritage (7 days left)

  

  Inverness, Fixed term for 2 years

  Starting salary: £23,486

  (ref: 052-012)

  Scottish Natural Heritage is the leading public body responsible for advising Ministers on matters relating to the natural heritage. The natural environment is a key asset that underpins Scotland’s wealth, health and quality of life. Our job is to conserve this resource, to promote its sustainable management and to encourage people to access and enjoy it responsibly.

  You will support the delivery of the Natura 2000 programme in Scottish ...

• Benthic Taxonomists

  Emu Ltd (7 days left)

  

  The marine environmental and survey Company, Emu Limited, has opened a new 20 000sq ft facility in Portchester, near Portsmouth. The site has been fully refurbished to meet specific laboratory, warehousing and office requirements, enabling Emu Ltd to develop and expand their capabilities with respect to the rapidly expanding marine environmental market.

  Opened in January 2010 the new benthic laboratory at this site will enable Emu Ltd to significantly increase the benthic sample throughout the forthcoming years with bespoke sieving, sorting, analysis and storage facilities. This...

• Environmental Consultant

  Metoc (4 days left)

  

  Job Ref: 0196, package between £25,000 - £35,000 (Based in Aberdeen and Dundee)

  This post is likely to appeal to candidates with between two and five years’ environmental consultancy experience in the oil and gas sector, looking to develop their client facing profile, and additionally gain experience in marine renewables and offshore wind. Metoc would also be interested in exploring opportunities with more experienced consultants.

  The candidate must be able to actively contribute to and drive forward the requirements of Petroleum Operations Notices (PONs) whilst working wi...

• Head of Interpretation

  Marine Management Organisation (0 days left)

  Salary from - £43,221 per annum

  Level 4 - Grade 7

  Newcastle upon Tyne

  An exciting opportunity has arisen following the formation of the Marine Management Organisation for a Head of Interpretation.

  The Decision Support Directorate of the Marine Management Organisation will provide the organisation with an impartial, comprehensive, evidence-based capability to support the integrity and coherence of its marine management activities. The team will have expertise in one or more of the following disciplines: marine ...

• Head of Data & Knowledge Management

  Marine Management Organisation (0 days left)

  Starting Salary - £52,708 per annum

  Level 4 - Grade 6

  Newcastle upon Tyne

  The Decision Support Team of the Marine Management Organisation comprises Data & Knowledge Management, Interpretation and Strategy Development. This team will provide and maintain a world-class evidence base for decision-making in the marine area. The Decision support team will be responsible for maintaining key relationships within the UK marine evidence community and positioning MMO as a primary facilitator in the provision of national m...

• Data Officer (Data & Knowledge Management)

  Marine Management Organisation (0 days left)

  Starting Salary - £33,072

  Level 3 – SEO

  Newcastle upon Tyne

  An exciting opportunity has been created for a Data Officer (Data & Knowledge Management) to join this newly created team within MMO.

  The Decision Support Team of the Marine Management Organisation comprises Data & Knowledge Management, Interpretation and Strategy Development. This team will provide and maintain a world-class evidence base for decision-making in the marine area. The Decision support team will be responsible for maintaining key...

• Data Assurance Officer

  Marine Management Organisation (0 days left)

  Starting Salary £43,221

  Level 4 - Grade 7

  Newcastle upon Tyne

  The Decision Support Team of the Marine Management Organisation comprises Data & Knowledge Management, Interpretation and Strategy Development. This team will provide and maintain a world-class evidence base for decision-making in the marine area. The Decision support team will be responsible for maintaining key relationships within the UK marine evidence community and positioning MMO as a primary facilitator in the provision of national marine evidenc...

• Technical Expert - 3 Posts

  Marine Management Organisation (0 days left)

  Three Year Fixed Term Contract Appointment

  Salary from – £43,221 pa

  (Level 4 - Grade 7)

  Newcastle upon Tyne

  An exciting opportunity has arisen following the formation of the Marine Management Organisation which has a mission to be the national champion of sustainable development in our marine and coastal area. We are now looking to recruit a team of marine experts to help us provide scientific and socio-economic insight and expertise in the development of Marine Plans and to support eviden...

• Head of Strategic Development

  Marine Management Organisation (0 days left)

  Salary from – £43,221 pa

  (Level 4 - Grade 7)

  Newcastle upon Tyne

  An exciting opportunity has arisen following the formation of the Marine Management Organisation for A Head of Strategic Development

  The Decision Support Directorate of the Marine Management Organisation will provide the organisation with an impartial, comprehensive, evidence-based capability to support the integrity and coherence of its marine management activities. We are looking for someone to lead the Strategic Development Team whose rol...

• Senior Fisheries Liaison Officer

  Joint Nature Conservation Committee (application date expired 3 days ago)

  

  Senior Fisheries Liaison Officer (2010/03)

  Permanent. Starting salary £33,187pa

  Based in Aberdeen

  JNCC’s work on marine protected areas (MPAs) in UK offshore waters is rapidly expanding. JNCC recognise that the effective implementation of MPA work in line with wider sustainable development policy requires close collaboration with international fishing fleets using UK waters to gain acceptance of the aims and objectives of protected sites. Furthermore, development of an MPA network will require input of biological and socio-economic data from fisherme...

• Fisheries Data Officer

  Joint Nature Conservation Committee (application date expired 3 days ago)

  

  Fisheries Data Officer (2010/02)

  Fixed term to 31 March 2012 with possibility of extension. Starting salary £25,838 pa

  Based in Aberdeen

  JNCC’s work on marine protected areas (MPAs) in UK offshore waters is rapidly expanding. JNCC recognise that the effective implementation of MPA work in line with wider sustainable development policy requires close collaboration with international fishing fleets using UK waters to gain acceptance of the aims and objectives of protected sites. Furthermore, development of an MPA network will require input of biologica...

• Offshore Industries Officer

  Joint Nature Conservation Committee (application date expired 3 days ago)

  

  Offshore Industries Advisor (2010/12)

  Permanent. Starting salary £25,838.pa

  Based in Aberdeen

  We are looking for a person to work as part of the Marine Advice Team in providing JNCC's nature conservation advice on human activities in the marine environment. The team works closely with other JNCC staff responsible for work on marine protected sites, marine surveillance, interpretation and common standards. This post will mainly be involved in the provision of advice in relation to the potential impacts of offshore industries which may include marine...

• MPA Stakeholder Engagement Officer - 2 Posts

  Joint Nature Conservation Committee (application date expired 3 days ago)

  

  MPA Stakeholder Engagement Officer- 2 posts

  Fixed term appointment for one year with the possibility of extension

  £25,838 pa

  Do you want to be at the forefront of identifying Marine Protected Areas in offshore waters around the UK? Do you have the skills to actively engage sea-users, regulators and governments to encourage their cooperation to identify MPAs in UK waters?

  The Joint Nature Conservation Committee recognise that the effective implementation of its MPA work requires close collaboration with all sea-users to gain acceptance of the a...

• Benthic Taxonomist

  SOI Ltd (application date expired 4 days ago)

  

  SOI Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of St Andrews. It is the commercial arm of the Scottish Oceans Institute and is overseen by an independent Board of Directors. SOI Ltd employs a core of key staff to provide commercial, administrative and scientific support and advice to clients and partners. SOI Ltd provides access to expertise and staff at the Scottish Oceans Institute at the University of St Andrews, including SERG. These facilities have an international reputation for the work they carry out in the coastal and transition zones of the UK and beyond. Additiona...

• UK Marine Protected Areas Advisor

  Joint Nature Conservation Committee (application date expired 7 days ago)

  

  Permanent appointment.

  Starting salary £25,838.pa.

  Based in Peterborough.

  JNCC has been working since 2000 to identify a series of Special Areas of Conservation for marine habitats and species in UK offshore waters, to complement the SACs already in place for UK inshore waters. The UK SAC network is now nearing completion, and work on developing appropriate advice on management of activities in offshore sites is gathering pace.

  Emerging legislation from UK Government and the Devolved Administrations will result in an expansion of the network of MPAs over th...

• Offshore Marine Protected Areas Management Officer

  Joint Nature Conservation Committee (application date expired 7 days ago)

  

  Permanent appointment.

  Starting salary £25,838 pa.

  Based in Peterborough.

  JNCC has been working since 2000 to identify a series of Special Areas of Conservation for marine habitats and species in UK offshore waters, to complement the SACs already in place for UK inshore waters. The UK SAC network is now nearing completion, and work on developing appropriate advice on management of activities in offshore sites is gathering pace.

  Emerging legislation from UK Government and the Devolved Administrations will result in an expansion of the network of MPAs over th...

• Area Officer Orkney

  Scottish Natural Heritage (application date expired 8 days ago)

  

  Scottish Natural Heritage is the leading public body responsible for advising Ministers on matters relating to the natural heritage. The natural environment is a key asset that underpins Scotland’s wealth, health and quality of life. Our job is to conserve this resource, to promote its sustainable management and to encourage people to access and enjoy it responsibly.

  37 Hours

  Location: Kirkwall

  Salary: £19,338

  (Ref: 061-010)

  Contract: Fixed Term until 29th October 2010, with the possibility of extension

  You will implement and deliver a range of S...

• Marine Management Organisation - Several Job Vacancies Available

  Marine Management Organisation (application date expired 10 days ago)

  To apply, visit http://www.mfa.gov.uk/recruitment/vacancies.htm or call the recruitment helpline 0845 345 7161

  The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) will be the Government’s strategic delivery partner in the marine area, independently reconciling conflicting demands and pressures through the introduction of a new, integrated system of marine planning and streamlined marine licensing arrangements.

  The Marine Management Organisation will be formed on 1 April 2010. We will take ...

• GIS & Licence Co-ordinator

  CEMEX UK (application date expired 10 days ago)

  

  CEMEX UK Marine Ltd, a leading supplier of marine dredged sand and gravels into the UK and near Continent and part of CEMEX the global building materials supplier, has a position available for a GIS & Licence Co-ordinator.

  Based in Southampton and reporting to the Licence Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating the relevant data sources to assist in management decisions for current licences and applications.

  You will help ensure dredging operations are conducted in compliance with the terms of all Government permissions and continuation of the...

• Planning and Environmental Advisor

  Royal Yachting Association (application date expired 10 days ago)

  

  The Royal Yachting Association, based in Hamble, is the national governing body for the sports of sailing, windsurfing, motor boating and powerboat racing.

  The RYA is seeking to appoint a Planning and Environmental Advisor to monitor and respond to all issues relating to the management and planning of the marine and inland environment. This will include the protection of recreational boating interests on both tidal and inland waters, the protection and creation of boating facilities, including moorings, anchorages, harbours, and shoreside facilities.

  Reporting to the Legal ...

• Marine Biologist

  Morson International (application date expired 10 days ago)

  

  Marine Biologist required for our client to provide marine environmental scientific support.

  The candidates should have:

  • A multidisciplinary science base, majoring on one of the following themes but with significant experience of one or more others: coastal & estuarine hydrography; coastal geomorphology; shoreline management; marine chemistry; ecotoxicology; marine and/or estuarine ecology.
  • Experience of technical assessment in relation to environmental protection, and/or Water Framework Directive, and/or Habitats Directive interests.

• Coastal Change Pathfinder Project Officer

  Dorset County Council (application date expired 12 days ago)

  

  (18 month Fixed term post)

  Dorchester

  Ref: 61001024

  £22,221 - £26,276

  Change on the Jurassic Coast is a dynamic process, and has produced spectacular landforms and features whose importance was recognised in 2001 with the inscription of the Dorset and East Devon coast as a World Heritage Site. Far from ‘destroying’ the Jurassic Coast, erosion and landslides actually created and maintain it, and the site would be unlikely to retain its World Heritage Site status if these natural processes were impeded. The natural beauty produced by coastal change also support...

• Coastal Change Pathfinder Project Coordinator

  Dorset County Council (application date expired 12 days ago)

  

  (18 month Fixed term post)

  Ref: 61001023

  £25,472 - £29,236

  Dorchester

  Change on the Jurassic Coast is a dynamic process, and has produced spectacular landforms and features whose importance was recognised in 2001 with the inscription of the Dorset and East Devon coast as a World Heritage Site. Far from ‘destroying’ the Jurassic Coast, erosion and landslides actually created and maintain it, and the site would be unlikely to retain its World Heritage Site status if these natural processes were impeded. The natural beauty produced by coastal change also support...

• Senior Renewables (Marine or Onshore Wind) Consultant

  Royal Haskoning (application date expired 14 days ago)

  

  REF: ENV154

  Royal Haskoning is a Multi Disciplinary Consultancy with 4,400 staff operating in over 50 countries world-wide. We undertake a wide range of high profile, technically demanding projects and have developed a reputation for technical excellence, innovation and project delivery and being an employer of choice.

  We are looking for a Senior Renewables Consultant (specialising in either marine or onshore wind) to be responsible for the successful management and effective delivery of EIAs for renewable projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in c...

• Fishery Officers

  Kent & Essex Sea Fisheries Committee (application date expired 14 days ago)

  Inshore Patrol Vessel Skipper/Fishery Officer

  Based at Brightlingsea, Essex. Pay Scale £23,053 - £29,427

  Patrol Vessel First Mate/Fishery Officer

  Based at Ramsgate, Kent. Pay Scale £23,053 - £26,421 (under review)

  This is an opportunity to join a small team at a time when our future role is soon to expand with increasing responsibilities and a greater environmental and conservation role envisaged for the future. Both roles include enforcing fisheries legislation at sea and ashore as well as carrying out sea-based and shore-...

• Sales Engineer - Energy and Environment (EMEA)

  WFS Technologies (application date expired 15 days ago)

  

  WFS Technologies (www.wfs-tech.com), based near Edinburgh, is the world’s leading developer of RF (Radio Frequency) underwater and underground communication systems. The company has developed through-water wireless systems for a range of environmental and oceanography applications.

  Due to growth in a number of key target markets, WFS is recruiting for a field-based Sales Engineer to focus on the Instrumentation market. Specific target applications include:

  • Oceanography
  • Water quality monitoring
  • Dredging

• Cuckmere Pathfinder Project Officer

  East Sussex County Council (application date expired 15 days ago)

  

  GRADE: NJC Scale M1/M2, £27849 - 32800

  LOCATION: County Hall, Lewes, East Sussex

  The County Council has a unique opportunity for an experienced environmental project manager to deliver a project that will help to determine the long-term management of the internationally-recognised Cuckmere Estuary, located in the Seven Sisters Country Park. The role will entail extensive community engagement to develop a consensus on preferred solutions for the estuary, and managing consultants and contractors. You will have a relevant science degree, outstanding written and verbal communi...

• Licence Manager

  CEMEX UK (application date expired 15 days ago)

  

  CEMEX UK Marine Ltd, a leading supplier of marine dredged sand and gravels into the UK and near Continent and part of CEMEX the global building materials supplier, has a position available for a Licence Manager.

  Based in Southampton and reporting to the Resource & Systems Manager, you will be responsible for locating, acquiring, managing and maintaining access to adequate marine aggregate resources. You will ensure Environmental Impact Assessments are efficiently and cost effectively project managed. You will ensure dredging operations are conducted in compliance with the term...

• Environment and Planning Assistant

  Portland Harbour Authority (application date expired 17 days ago)

  

  Salary: circa £20,000

  Portland Harbour Authority is located in Dorset on the South Coast of England and is looking to recruit an Environment and Planning Assistant.

  Portland Harbour Authority is a thriving and growing commercial port with a significant land holding and jurisdictional powers in Portland Harbour and Weymouth Bay. The Port is used by all nature of vessels and the land estate provides a home to a diverse range of tenants providing maritime services. The energy industry will also see significant expansion locally. The area is popular for its beauty, wildlife, ...

• Marine Policy and Advice Officer

  Scottish Natural Heritage (application date expired 17 days ago)

  

  Inverness, Fixed term for one year

  Starting salary £23,486

  (Ref: 052-095)

  Scottish Natural Heritage is the leading public body responsible for advising Ministers on matters relating to the natural heritage. The natural environment is a key asset that underpins Scotland’s wealth, health and quality of life. Our job is to conserve this resource, to promote its sustainable management and to encourage people to access and enjoy it responsibly.

  You will contribute to the delivery of SNH’s marine monitoring and surveillance programmes. This will include commissioni...

• Marine Site Implementation Officer

  Northumberland County Council (application date expired 18 days ago)

  

  SO1, £24,646 - £26,276 pa, 37 hpw

  Fixed term appointment, initially for one year with the possibility of an extension depending on funding - Ref: DRS43

  You will be responsible for the implementation and development of the marine part of the integrated Northumberland Coast AONB and Berwickshire and North Northumberland EMS Management Plan. This will require the ability to work closely with existing stakeholders and to identify and develop new partnerships. Working closely with the Northumberland Coast AONB team you will initiate and deliver work to further the objectives of...

• Vacancies at Wessex Archaeology

  Wessex Archaeology (application date expired 19 days ago)

  

  Wessex Archaeology invites applications for posts in the following roles:

  Salisbury

  • Project Manager (Coastal and Marine)
  • Senior Archaeologist (Coastal and Marine)
  • Archaeologist (Coastal and Marine)
  • Learning and Access Officer (Coastal and Marine)

  Edinburgh

  • Project Manager (Coastal and Marine)
  • Senior Archaeologist (Coastal and Marine)
  • Archaeologist (Coastal and Marine)

  Wessex Archaeology has one of the largest teams specialising in coastal and marine ...

• Head of Wetland Conservation

  Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (application date expired 22 days ago)

  

  WWT HQ, Slimbridge 37.5 Hours per week c. £38,000-£40,000 pa

  The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is the largest international wetland conservation charity in the UK. Our mission is to conserve wetlands for wildlife and people. WWT operates nine visitor centres in the UK aimed at conserving biodiversity and bringing people closer to wetland wildlife.

  Our wetland conservation programmes include research into wetland ecological processes and site-based work both on and off our reserves in the UK, and overseas. Our interna...

• Marine Industries Advisor

  Countryside Council for Wales (application date expired 24 days ago)

  

  Bangor
  

  Post No: 000295

  Grade: Band C

  Purpose

  This job helps to sustain Wales’ natural heritage so that everyone can enjoy it and benefit from it. You will do this by providing expert advice and guidance on the management of the maritime environment, particularly in relation to marine industries.

  Main Duties

  • Represent CCW and provide internal and external advice on the management of the maritime environment.
  • Lead our strategic work on marine industries (oil, gas, por...

• Exciting job opportunities at Partrac Ltd

  Partrac Ltd (application date expired 28 days ago)

  

  Oceanographers, Marine Scientists and Survey Manger

  Partrac is an independent oceanographic and marine geoscience consultancy-contractor. Our head office is in the centre of Glasgow, with offices also in Thurso. We support clients throughout their projects, from site selection, licensing and environmental baseline surveys to geotechnical investigations and installation.

  Partrac provides monitoring solutions and consultancy to the offshore renewable industry, ports & dredging companies, the marine aggregate industry, regulators, government, coastal coun...