The Marine Conservation Society
Scottish Seas Roadshow Engagement Officer
Flexible/remote working in the Central Belt of Scotland
About Us
We are a leading UK environmental charity dedicated to protecting our ocean - defending crucial habitats, regenerating vital ecosystems and inspiring volunteers.
The Scottish Seas Roadshow (SSR) is an exciting National Lottery Heritage Grants funded programme to expand ocean literacy and understanding and enhance marine community engagement across Scotland.
We are currently looking for a Scottish Seas Roadshow Engagement Officer to join us on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week for a three year, fixed-term contract.
What You’ll Do
As the SSR Engagement Officer, you will deliver an engaging, inclusive programme of outreach and education that connects people with the sea and builds a lasting legacy of pro-ocean activity.
Leading the delivery of the Scottish Seas Roadshow, you’ll run engaging sessions in schools, youth groups, and community settings, and co-ordinate citizen science and public events across diverse audiences.
You’ll co-create resources that support learning and mobilisation, establish and chair a community focus group to shape the programme, and ensure all activities reflect the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Additionally, you will:
- Deliver outreach events, including beach cleans and citizen science activities
- Promote the programme via in-person and digital channels
- Help develop ocean literacy policy
- Support volunteer recruitment and engagement throughout the project
About You
To be considered as an SSR Engagement Officer, you will need:
- Experience using monitoring and evaluation to prioritise project development and optimise impact
- Applied knowledge of a broad range of marine issues, including ocean health and pollution
- Working knowledge of data protection and its application to information collection and use
- Demonstrable ability to develop project resources and promotional materials
- A full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle (due to travel required in the project area)
Please note, occasional travel to external meetings and events, and to other office locations (Ross-on-Wye, London and Edinburgh) is expected and may require overnight stays.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake First Aid training, which will be provided.
This role is also conditional on an acceptable Enhanced Disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Closing date: Sunday 15 February 2026
Interviews: w/c 23 February 2026
This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Closing Date: 05/02/2026 Location: Flexible/remote working in the Central Belt of Scotland