Blue Meadows Community Engagement Manager

The Ocean Conservation Trust is a global ocean conservation charity that exists to restore and
protect the Ocean. Our work is centred around people and positive action through pro-ocean
behaviour and habitat restoration. We’re committed to conserving the marine environment and
inspiring others to do the same.

Blue Meadows is a holistic approach to seagrass protection, regeneration and restoration at
scale, delivering the UK’s largest seagrass restoration programme. Over the next 5 years our
goal is to protect 700 hectares and develop a blueprint for large scale restoration of this
vital habitat.

For Blue Meadows to succeed, we recognise that it is essential for us to engage the community
with the importance of protecting and restoring seagrass. We are looking for an exceptional
individual who is to continue the development of and lead on the community engagement programme
for Blue Meadows along the Southwest coast of the UK. This role is all about communication and
engagement, both in person and digitally, working alongside those who directly impact the
seagrass, to develop joint plans for its protection. As well as this, you will need to develop
professional working relationships with local authorities, businesses and others with a vested
interest in the health of the seagrass habitat.

In the wider community, the post holder will need to be approachable and engaging, and happy to
work on the ground delivering outstanding community conservation activities to encourage
pro-Ocean behaviours.

It will also be essential to build solid working relationships with the team at the Ocean
Conservation Trust to ensure the best success for Blue Meadows. 

You will need to be self-motivated and enthusiastic to generate long-term working relationships
with all stakeholders. Project management skills and experience in coordinating place-based
projects and supporting delivery teams is essential. Experience of producing content for social
media channels, newsletters and other written communications is required.

You will need to be a self-starter, as much of the time you will be working autonomously and
managing your own time. You will be provided with the necessary resources and support from the
team based in Plymouth.

This is a permanent position for 37.5 hours per week. The salary will range
from £27,000 – £30,000 per annum depending on experience.

The role will be office based to begin with until processes and working relationships have been
established, after which hybrid working will be considered.

If you have any questions or wish to have an informal chat about the role, please call Nicola
Bridge on 01752 275234.

For further information about the role and how to apply: Please select the ‘Find out more and apply’ button
below which will take you to our website.

The closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 8th January

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

In line with current legislation all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As
part of the recruitment process you will be asked to provide documented evidence of
eligibility.

The OCT operates an Equality and Diversity Policy and is committed to promoting a diverse and
inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. All
applications will be judged solely on merit; however, we particularly welcome applications from
groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.