Job Description

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Your mission

Role overview:

You will work closely with OSC's senior scientific and management staff, as well as contractors, to produce and deliver high-calibre industry reports and support tender submissions. The role requires the ability to meet tight deadlines, sometimes outside usual working hours.

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Your profile

Key Responsibilities:

Writing routing MMO/PAM reports; Support the preparation of commercial tenders for new work; and, Research and assimilate information for commercial literature reviews.

Essential criteria:

UK citizenship or a visa permitting work within the UK; Proven copy-editing experience; Excellent command of spoken and written English, including grammar, punctuation, spelling, and writing style - with the ability to learn and apply OSC's house style; Degree in a relevant marine scientific discipline (e.g., marine biology, oceanography, marine ecology, environmental science, zoology, etc.); Strong team collaboration skills to produce high-quality publications and reports; Ability to collect, assimilate, prepare, and interpret data for industry-standard reports; Meticulous attention to detail; Genuine interest in marine monitoring methods, ecology, and physical oceanographic processes; High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams); Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure; Experience maintaining an information library and ensuring knowledge is current and accurate; Prior experience with Endnote or similar referencing software; and, Commercial awareness and genuine interest in OSC's business and the wider industry.

Desirable criteria:

A-Level/Higher or equivalent in English; Previous experience as a report writer in the commercial sector; Experience creating publication-quality maps and plots using GIS and/or R (or similar); JNCC-approved MMO certification; and, Prior MMO/PAM work in research or commercial sectors, and interest in fieldwork aboard vessels/rigs.



Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a written test and provide proof of the right to work in the UK. OSC is unable to sponsor visa applications for this position.

To apply:

Send your CV and cover letter to admin@osc.co.uk. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.#

About us

Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC) is a technology-focused marine science company involved principally in providing environmental services worldwide. OSC specialises in marine mammal and underwater-sound monitoring, acoustical and statistical modelling, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) surveys, and image-data analyses, and is currently expanding its services portfolio. OSC has a track record for providing environmental monitoring (mitigation for regulatory compliance) and scientific research (field studies and experiments) for a large clientele and range of marine industries.