The Role
We are seeking an experienced individual to join the International Projects team, reporting to the Projects Director. This exciting new role requires someone who can input and deliver the projects with a view to significantly increasing engagement and the reach of the project. You will:
- play a pivotal role and catalyst for achieving Blue Marine’s strategic global vision of delivering 30/30
- manage international projects and work with international NGOs
- be responsible for developing and implementing Blue Marine’s international projects for the introduction of marine protected areas and sustainable models of fishing
- Support International political engagement and advocacy and building relationships with key stakeholders
- Provide technical support and scientific advice to Blue Legal, Blue Policy and Blue Media to provide an evidence-base to points of law, legal cases, policy work and associated campaigns and communications.
- Provide technical support and advice to Blue Marine units and fundraising team for international projects
- Assist in managing workflow, budgets and reporting for international projects
- Support communication both internally and externally with units, project partners and funders
- Aide identifying funding opportunities, writing proposals and securing funding
- Write reports for funders and Blue Marine board meetings/newsletters/reviews
- Represent Blue Marine at scientific, political and funding events including giving presentations
- Attend internal and external meetings and carrying out presentations when required
- Uphold Blue Marine’s values and always embody this behaviour internally and externally at all times
Skills and experience required
- Advanced degree in marine science, environmental science, conservation, or a related field
- Significant proven experience in managing international environmental or conservation projects, ideally across multiple regions
- Experience specifically working on marine protected areas (MPAs) or fisheries reform projects
- Strong understanding of marine conservation, including marine protected areas and sustainable fisheries including familiarity with international environmental policy frameworks (e.g., global biodiversity targets such as 30×30)
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and deliver complex projects on time and within budget
- Experience working with international NGOs, governments, and key stakeholders
- Excellent project management skills, including planning, workflow coordination, budgeting, and reporting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences (scientific, political, and public)
- Experience in policy, advocacy, or political engagement, particularly in environmental or marine contexts
- Ability to provide technical and scientific input to support legal, policy, and communications work
- Proven track record in fundraising, including identifying opportunities and writing successful grant proposals
- Strong report writing and presentation skills, including producing reports for funders and senior stakeholders
- High level of organisation, reliability, and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, international environment
- Culturally sensitive manner
You may also
- Have a willingness to travel overseas, comfortable with navigating different countries
- have a passion and commitment to the ocean or another environmental cause
- have an awareness of opportunities to create change in the environment, climate and ocean space
Salary range: £40,000 – £50,000
Location: London, UK
Application deadline: April 3, 2026
