Marine Advocacy Manager - Maternity Cover

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Marine Advocacy Manager - Maternity Cover

35 hours per week; FTC to December 2025

£34, 130 per annum

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK's fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a Marine Advocacy Manager.

The Marine Advocacy Manager is responsible for delivery of The Wildlife Trusts' Marine Protected Areas (MPA) advocacy programme within the North Sea, aiming to secure positive outcomes for marine wildlife through the identification of a suite of well managed Marine Protected Areas. The role involves being a major stakeholder at every stage of the Marine Conservation Zone Project, Natura 2000 project and other key North Sea policy areas which impact upon MPAs, such as planning and fisheries issues.

The post holder will deliver advocacy work within and outside of the Wildlife Trusts focussing on the objectives of the Marine and Coastal Act (2009). This will raise the awareness of marine conservation such that Trust staff and volunteers deliver benefits for marine wildlife through their own work.

Applicant must have:
• A proven management and advocacy experience in marine wildlife conservation work.
• A proven track record of effective working with sea users, NGOs and statutory agencies.
• A good understanding of marine wildlife conservation issues.
• A good understanding of marine policy in particular the Marine Act, Marine Protected Area network, Marine Spatial Planning and Fisheries.

How to apply:

Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please refer to the person specification within the job description, and ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role. Ideally, your CV and supporting statement should be in an editable format, such as Word, so we can anonymise your documents prior to the short-listing process. Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.

Closing date: 1st December 2024

Interview date: 13th December 2024

Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.

We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.