Engagement Officer (Dornoch Firth Restoration)

The Organisation

We are the Marine Conservation Society, a UK charity fighting for a cleaner, better-protected,
healthier ocean: one we can all enjoy.

Right now, our ocean is at a tipping point. We’re polluting our waters and destroying precious
habitats. We’re harming the species that live there. This is reducing the ocean’s ability to
help fight the climate crisis. While a third of UK seas are protected on paper, less than 1%
are well managed. We are determined to change this. Using people-powered action and with
science on our side, we defend habitats and species, working with communities, businesses and
governments to encourage ocean-based climate action solutions across the UK.

We are now looking for a Dornoch Restoration Officer to join our team on a full-time basis for
a fixed term contract from May to October 2024.


The Benefits

• Salary of £21,848 per annum pro rata
• Annual leave starting at 25 days per year, plus Bank Holidays pro rata (we also close between
  Christmas and New Year as extra time off)
• 6% employer contributions to our stakeholder pension scheme
• Sick pay at full-pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half-pay (after probation ends)
• Great work life balance through flexible and in many cases, remote working
• Support for your health and wellbeing with a programme of activities plus an employee
  assistance programme for you and the people who live with you
• A paid day for you to volunteer to support another charity of your choice
• Cycle-to-work scheme to help you buy a bike

This is an incredible opportunity for someone who can engage audiences, raise public awareness
and deliver fascinating talks to help us protect and support an incredible area of Scottish
coast. 

You’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in the stunning surroundings of the Dornoch Firth, a
picturesque coastal area, renowned for its beauty and biodiversity. 

So, if you’re ready to dive into a rewarding role where you can lead conservation efforts,
engage communities and drive positive change for our oceans, then apply today! 

The Role 

As our Dornoch Restoration Officer, you will guide tourists around the Dornoch Firth,
explaining our conservation work and the habitats and animals that live there.

Delivering engaging events and public talks, you will work closely with our Learning Team and
Heriot-Watt University to achieve our objectives on education and citizen science delivery.

You will also recruit, train, manage and help to co-ordinate volunteers around the Dornoch
Firth, including achieving objectives on education and citizen science delivery. 

Additionally, you will: 

• Deliver education sessions to primary, secondary and local youth groups in the area
• Build relationships with local communities and relevant stakeholders

About You

To be considered as our Dornoch Restoration Officer, you will need: 

• Experience delivering talks and raising public awareness through attendance at key events
• Proven ability to effectively engage different audiences including community groups and young
  people
• Excellent project co-ordination skills
• A full valid driving licence with access to your own vehicle or alternative means to manage
  the on-site aspect of this work reliably

The closing date for applications is 24th March 2024

Interviews are to be held the week commencing 1st April 2024. 

Other organisations may call this role Conservation Officer, Environmental Officer,
Biodiversity Conservation Officer, Conservation Support Officer, or Restoration Officer. 

Webrecruit and the Marine Conservation Society are equal opportunities employers, value
diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all
employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to
conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our
work will be.

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