Job Description

We're Hiring!

Science/Senior Science Officer - Seagrass Biology

Are you a conservation driven scientist ready for a new applied challenge? Looking for a rewarding role in Marine Restoration?

We are Project Seagrass, a global charity working to save the world's seagrass meadows. We're on a mission to lead societal change to enable the recognition, recovery, and resilience of seagrass ecosystems globally--ecosystems that provide biodiversity, equitable and sustainable livelihoods, and planetary life support.

We lead, champion and communicate cutting-edge scientific research. We work with governments, NGOs, universities, businesses, communities and change makers to conduct participatory science and deliver collaborative action. We provide tailored support that is both adaptive and transformative to enable others to save the world's seagrass, whether that's with capacity, engagement, learning or resources. To save the world's seagrass, we need to have a collective passion and drive to understand seagrass and work to conserve it.

Sound like an organisation you'd like to be part of?

We are seeking a highly driven scientist to join our expanding nursery team and take a leading role in the organisation and delivery of our nursery operations and research programme.

This role will:

- Lead and support impactful research and innovation for large-scale propagation of seagrass at our unique seagrass nursery facility in West Wales.

- Pro-actively contribute to and conduct research explicitly linked to nursery scaling and improving restoration outcomes.

- Monitor and actively manage plant growth and plant health to achieve the highest quality standards.

- Contribute to the smooth running of our nursery systems and site in West Wales

Benefits of working with Project Seagrass

Hybrid & flexible working

Generous leave allowance

5% pension contribution

Excellent maternity package

Bike to work scheme members

Wellbeing Assistance Programme

For the full job description, personal profile and to apply please see the link below:

https://form.jotform.com/252582566148364

Closing Date: Friday 10th October 2025 (5pm)

If you have any questions regarding the role please contact emily@projectseagrass.org or emma.p@projectseagrass.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime On-site parking
Work Location: In person