Are you ready for a new challenge? Looking for a rewarding role in Marine Conservation?
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.
Sound like an organisation you'd like to be part of?
The Science Officer (Stakeholder Engagement) will work with a broad range of stakeholders to design and deliver participatory action research, co-production and stakeholder engagement programmes that support integrated social-ecological approaches to seagrass conservation and restoration across the UK. Working across multiple projects, the role will contribute to Project Seagrass' wider programmes of research and action, ensuring alignment with our strategic priorities and responding to the global challenges facing seagrass ecosystems.
As well as this, Science Officer (Stakeholder Engagement) will be responsible for:
• Provide scientific guidance to seagrass site assessments from an integrated social-ecological perspective.
• Undertake field and site-based work across multiple UK locations to support engagement and research delivery.
• Observe best-practice protocols in maintenance and retention of research and engagement records
Benefits of working with Project Seagrass
? Hybrid & flexible working
? Generous leave allowance
? 5% pension contribution
? Employee Assistance Programme
? Cycle to work scheme
For complete job description and to apply, visit:
https://www.projectseagrass.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Science-Officer-Stakeholder-Engagement-Advert.pdf
HOW TO APPLY:
For the full job description, personal profile and to apply please see the link below:
https://form.jotform.com/261904021006341
Closing Date: 31st July 2026 (5pm)
If you have any questions regarding the role please contact emma.p@projectseagrass.org