PSNMP Schools Project Lead

This Role is Supported by The National Lottery Fund

The Ocean Conservation Trust is a global charity that exists to protect and
restore the Ocean. Its vision is a world where the Ocean is thriving, healthy, and sustainably
protected for generations to come. The team invests time, skills and passion into projects that
increase biodiversity and combat climate change to protect the Ocean. It harnesses the
collective power of people and encourages positive action through pro-ocean behaviour and
habitat restoration, inspiring positive change amongst individuals, communities, businesses,
and policymakers alike.

The unique waters of Plymouth Sound have been instrumental in shaping our city and nation’s
heritage, culture, wealth and security. The National Marine Park will
encourage greater prosperity and engagement with our marine environment. One of the OCT’s roles
within this project is to engage school children in Plymouth with the park. Connecting them
with Plymouth’s rich natural and historic heritage through innovative activity, digital
platforms and teacher training.

As the PSNMP Schools Project Lead, your role will be to coordinate the “Sea in your Schools”
programme, which will engage the local school children of Plymouth with the countries first
National Marine Park.

Duties will include:

• Planning the delivery of a wide-ranging educational programme, including classroom-based
  workshops, virtual sessions and outreach events.
• Supporting the administration and evaluation of the of formal learning programme of the
  PSNMP Schools project.
• Planning and providing relevant CPD opportunities for educators.
• Developing resource material to support the learning of key topics relating to Ocean
  Literacy and PSNMP interpretation themes.
• Contributing to the connection of school children to the National Marine Park through fun
  and engaging experiences.

As a people focused conservation charity, we are looking for a confident, motivated individual
capable of demonstrating innovative approaches to engagement, capturing the imagination of a
wide range of audiences and inspiring Pro-Ocean marine citizenship behaviour in students across
the city.

ESSENTIAL:

• Experience working/volunteering in environmental sector.
• Experience running activities with young people.
• Experience coordinating with different organisations and stakeholders.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Interest & enthusiasm for marine wildlife.
• Valid driving license

DESIRABLE:

• Degree in environmental science or equivalent
• Teaching qualifications

For further information about the role please select the ‘Find out more & apply’
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This is a fixed term contract until January 2029 working Monday to Friday, 9am -5pm.

Salary: £25,000 – £28,500 depending on experience.

Closing Date: 2nd April 2024.

If you wish to have an informal chat about the role, please get in touch with Stu Higgs via
email or by calling 01752 275233

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.

Only candidates invited for interview will be contacted.