Aquaculture Projects Lead

Aquaculture Projects Lead

Home-based in the UK - right to work is a requirement

About Us

We are a leading UK environmental charity dedicated to protecting our ocean - defending crucial habitats, regenerating vital ecosystems and inspiring volunteers. We unite communities, governments, and industry, and champion science-based solutions for cleaner, healthier seas to tackle the climate and nature emergency.

We are currently looking for an Aquaculture Projects Lead to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of £34,000 - £39,000 per annum
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
• Extra time off at Christmas
• 8% employer pension contributions (no match required)
• Sick pay at full pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half pay (after probation)
• Flexible working and remote-first approach
• Health and wellbeing support, plus an employee assistance programme
• A paid volunteering day to support a charity of your choice
• Cycle-to-work scheme

This is a compelling opportunity for an aquaculture or marine conservation specialist with project management experience to join our mission-led organisation.

Every day, you’ll work alongside people who care deeply about the ocean, combining science, policy and advocacy to drive positive change, whilst experiencing the rare satisfaction of knowing your work is helping protect vital marine ecosystems for generations to come.

So, if you’re ready to put your aquaculture expertise to work where it truly matters, apply now and make waves with us!

What you’ll do

• Lead the development and regular updating of farmed seafood ratings within the Good Fish Guide
• Provide expert aquaculture insight to colleagues, supply chain partners, and certification bodies
• Support policy and advocacy work by contributing technical expertise and shaping briefings and consultations
• Create accessible content showcasing innovative, low-impact aquaculture practices
• Build positive relationships across government, industry, NGOs, and other partners to champion responsible aquaculture
• Contribute to internal policy work, funding proposals, and wider marine planning efforts to reduce cumulative aquaculture impacts

About You

To be considered as an Aquaculture Projects Lead, you will need:

• Proven experience influencing policy and delivering change in marine conservation
• Experience of project management
• Experience working with a range of stakeholders on aquaculture management issues
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of aquaculture and farmed seafood regulation within the UK (and ideally beyond)
• Knowledge of coastal and marine conservation issues, legislation, policies, and organisations
• Media experience (e.g. talking to journalists or supporting press activity) or willingness to undergo training
• To be a natural collaborator who thrives on building partnerships and finding solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to make complex issues clear and compelling
• To be a critical thinker with the ability to research and distil technical information
• A passion for ocean conservation and alignment with our values of integrity, collaboration, and positivity

Please note, this role will involve occasional travel to meetings or events within the UK or overseas, with overnight stays for specific work areas.

The closing date for this role is 18th January 2026.
Interviews will be held w/c 26th January 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Aquaculture Policy Lead, Project Manager, Project Lead, Aquaculture Programme Manager, Policy and Projects Manager, Aquaculture Sustainability Lead, or Marine Policy Manager.

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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