Job Description

We're Hiring in Edinburgh!

Senior Science Officer - Engagement Specialist

Are you ready for a new challenge? Looking for a rewarding role in Marine Conservation?

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 Senior Science Officer - Engagement Specialist to work with a broad range of stakeholders in Scotland, empowering partner organisations to deliver integrated programmes of seagrass research and action that fit within the science-led strategy of Project Seagrass.

As well as this, the Senior Science Officer will be responsible for:

Contributing to in-water fieldwork activities across project sites.

Leveraging analytical skills to interpret data and stakeholder feedback, identifying shared priorities and refining engagement strategies accordingly

Acting as a trusted liaison between technical teams and non-expert audiences, ensuring transparency, clarity, and mutual understanding

Benefits of working with Project Seagrass

Hybrid & flexible working Generous leave allowance 5% pension contribution Excellent maternity package Bike to work scheme members
For the full job description, personal profile and to apply please see the link below:

https://form.jotform.com/251892795344369

Closing Date: Friday 25th July 2025 (5pm)

If you have any questions regarding the role please contact Celia@projectseagrass.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime Sick pay
Work Location: In person