Seasearch is a project for recreational divers and snorkelers who want to do their bit for the marine environment by collecting information about habitats, plants and animals that they see under the water.
They are now looking for a Program Manager to join them and lead their Seasearch project on a permanent, full-time basis.
The Benefits
- Salary of £33,000–£38,000 per annum
- Annual leave starting at 25 days per year, plus Bank Holidays (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 your health and well-being with a program of activities plus an employee assistance program for you and the people who live with you
This is an incredible opportunity for a qualified scuba diver with great program management skills and a first-class knowledge of the marine life and habitats of Britain and Ireland to join their impactful organization.
The Role
As the Program Manager, you will lead the national coordination, development, and delivery of their Seasearch citizen science partnership program. The key elements of the role will be overseeing the Seasearch volunteer training program and ensuring the collection of marine data.
Specifically, you will support volunteer divers and snorkelers, ensuring they are trained to collect and report on underwater species and habitats. You will manage the creation, development, and delivery of approximately 30–40 per year online, blended, or face-to-face courses and events that aim to train and support our volunteer divers and snorkelers.
You’ll work closely with regional Wildlife Trusts and freelance contractors to provide support in local areas, whilst operating internally with a team to deliver data analysis and promote the training. Identifying and maximizing opportunities for Seasearch activities to contribute to our Ocean Goals, you will also help to maintain and develop the Seasearch website and maximize the use of Seasearch data in reports and publications.
Additionally, you will:
- Provide team leadership and line management support to the Seasearch Team
- Support the management of the program budget
- Create, update and maintain risk assessments, guidelines and policies
- Maintain published Quality Assurance standards for Seasearch tutors and volunteers
- Seek feedback from volunteers
About You
To be considered as our Program Manager, you will need:
- Experience of partnership work, including contract management
- Detailed knowledge of the marine life and habitats of Britain and Ireland
- A high level of expertise or substantial practical and applied knowledge in a marine, conservation, ecological and/or environmental area
- The ability to manage a complex partnership project on an international scale
- The ability to manage and develop a team of people and volunteers
- To be a qualified scuba diver to an advanced level with experience in local temperate conditions (please note, you will not dive as part of this role)
Application deadline: August 4, 2024
