We are Project Seagrass, a global charity working to save the world's seagrass meadows. We're on a mission to lead societal change to enable the recognition, recovery, and resilience of seagrass ecosystems globally—ecosystems that provide biodiversity, equitable and sustainable livelihoods, and planetary life support.
We lead, champion and communicate cutting-edge scientific research. We work with governments, NGOs, universities, businesses, communities and change makers to conduct participatory science and deliver collaborative action. We provide tailored support that is both adaptive and transformative to enable others to save the world's seagrass, whether that's with capacity, engagement, learning or resources. To save the world's seagrass, we need to have a collective passion and drive to understand seagrass and work to conserve it.
This project expands on the UK's first successful 'meadow scale' project in Dale, Wales, and will build a joined up programme of seagrass science supporting restoration and conservation across South Wales. This role will lead on experimental lab, nursery and field operations across the region. Project Seagrass is currently working with partners across the UK to improve seagrass restoration methods for scaling up and to understand the applicability of seagrass sites for future restoration.
As well as this, the Senior Science Officer will be responsible for:
? Providing high level, technical scientific leadership to seagrass science and restoration operations in South and West Wales
? Pro-actively contributing to and conducting research, including gathering, preparing and analysing data and presenting results, exhibiting a degree of independence in terms of specifying the focus and direction of the research.
? Leading scientific outputs and deliverables from South and West Wales Projects.
Benefits of working with Project Seagrass
? Hybrid & flexible working
? Generous leave allowance
? 5% pension contribution
? Employee Assistance Programme
? Bike to work scheme
For complete job description and to apply, visit:
https://www.projectseagrass.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Job-Advert-Senior-Science-Officer-South-West-Wales.pdf
HOW TO APPLY:
For the full job description, personal profile and to apply please see the link below:
https://form.jotform.com/261815740285359
Closing Date: 23rd July 2026 (5pm)
If you have any questions regarding the role please contact emma.p@projectseagrass.org