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Scotland Outreach and Engagement Officer
BLUE Marine Foundation
Edinburgh, UK · Remote
GBP 30k-35k / year
Posted on Oct 10, 2025
Contract
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Fixed Term 15-18 months.
Full time, 35 hours per week. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00
Location: Scotland. You can be based at our Edinburgh office. However, flexible remote working is also required, as the role is expected to include travel around Scotland.
Fixed Term 15-18 months.
Full time, 35 hours per week. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00
Location: Scotland. You can be based at our Edinburgh office. However, flexible remote working is also required, as the role is expected to include travel around Scotland.
Blue Marine's Mission
Blue Marine Foundation (Blue Marine) seeks to protect and restore life in the ocean. Our mission is to see at least 30 per cent of the ocean protected by 2030 and the whole ocean sustainably managed. We support low-impact fishing and equitable use of the ocean and address overfishing – one of the world’s biggest environmental challenges.
We are a dynamic NGO at the heart of cutting-edge marine conservation with headquarters in London but operating globally. This is an incredible chance to join our highly impactful charity, we look forward to hearing from you.
We are a dynamic NGO at the heart of cutting-edge marine conservation with headquarters in London but operating globally. This is an incredible chance to join our highly impactful charity, we look forward to hearing from you.
The Role
Blue Marine is seeking an Outreach and Engagement Officer to join our Scotland team in a brand new role.
The successful candidate will work to connect marine science, education and outreach – directly contributing to the protection of Scotland’s marine environment and coastal communities. Based within Blue Marine's Scotland team, and working closely with our central Education Unit, you will help deliver Blue Marine’s education, outreach and engagement strategy across Scotland.
This role will be critical in raising public awareness and building community and political support for for sustainable inshore fisheries management and the protection of Scotland's MPAs and Priority Marine Features. The role will use creative educations tools and engagement activities to bring marine conservation to life for schools, communities and decision makers. You’ll help to maximise public awareness and participation in the protection of Scotland’s vital marine habitats and ecosystems, to properly protect them alongside support for low impact, sustainable and equitable use of Scotland’s seas.
This role will require a full, clean driver’s license and access to your own vehicle due to the associated travel, in addition to the appropriate background checks for your audience.
Blue Marine hopes the successful candidate can start in November to ensure we capitalise on key inshore marine protection opportunities.
The successful candidate will work to connect marine science, education and outreach – directly contributing to the protection of Scotland’s marine environment and coastal communities. Based within Blue Marine's Scotland team, and working closely with our central Education Unit, you will help deliver Blue Marine’s education, outreach and engagement strategy across Scotland.
This role will be critical in raising public awareness and building community and political support for for sustainable inshore fisheries management and the protection of Scotland's MPAs and Priority Marine Features. The role will use creative educations tools and engagement activities to bring marine conservation to life for schools, communities and decision makers. You’ll help to maximise public awareness and participation in the protection of Scotland’s vital marine habitats and ecosystems, to properly protect them alongside support for low impact, sustainable and equitable use of Scotland’s seas.
This role will require a full, clean driver’s license and access to your own vehicle due to the associated travel, in addition to the appropriate background checks for your audience.
Blue Marine hopes the successful candidate can start in November to ensure we capitalise on key inshore marine protection opportunities.
Skills and experience required
- Experience in working with schoolchildren and coordinating and delivering education initiatives.
- Experience in creation of engaging and impactful educational resources both digital and physical.
- Extensive knowledge of environmental, preferably marine conservation issues, and UK or Scotland marine education or policy.
- Experience in marine and or climate / environmental education, engagement and outreach.
- Relevant qualifications and experience of marine science, marine conservation or fisheries.
- Demonstrable experience in delivering learning sessions for young people and the public.
- Excellent oral and written skills for communicating and influencing varied audiences, including policy makers, media and the public.
- Proven ability to lead cross organisational projects, ensuring effective project management and coordination.
- Proven ability to manage relationships with a broad range of stakeholders - communities, the public, government, politicians etc.
- Highly organised, self-motivated and able to work using own initiative.
- A motivated self-starter who displays a strong work ethic.
- Aptitude and ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and meet key deadlines.
- Command of Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Full, clean driver’s license and access to own vehicle
- Disclosure Scotland check
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
You may also
have the following, non-essential but desirable, qualifications:
- Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Qualification.
- Registered with the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme - managed by Disclosure Scotland.
- General Teaching Council for Scotland.
Why us?
This is a great opportunity for you to join our inspirational team and be part of making a difference!
We offer a great salary in addition to a generous benefits package.
We embrace agile working and trust our employees to work in a hybrid manner that gives them the flexibility to work from home or at the office according to their work commitments.
Working alongside some of the most leading and pioneering minds in marine conservation, our training opportunities and collegiate nature means you will always be learning and supported with your development.
Your wellbeing is important to us, and we hold social events throughout the year. We have a great culture and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
If you think you have what it takes and the experience to make it happen, then please apply, we would love you to be part of Blue Marine!
Please note
Closing date: Monday 13 October 2025
We reserve the right to close job adverts early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. For this role we will have a rolling interview process. If you would like to know more or have any questions, we are happy to help.
We are a responsible and inclusive employer. We value diversity and are committed to equality and creating an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and will support you to reach your full potential.
We want you to perform at your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact HR@edelweisshr.co.uk.
We offer a great salary in addition to a generous benefits package.
We embrace agile working and trust our employees to work in a hybrid manner that gives them the flexibility to work from home or at the office according to their work commitments.
Working alongside some of the most leading and pioneering minds in marine conservation, our training opportunities and collegiate nature means you will always be learning and supported with your development.
Your wellbeing is important to us, and we hold social events throughout the year. We have a great culture and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
If you think you have what it takes and the experience to make it happen, then please apply, we would love you to be part of Blue Marine!
Please note
Closing date: Monday 13 October 2025
We reserve the right to close job adverts early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. For this role we will have a rolling interview process. If you would like to know more or have any questions, we are happy to help.
We are a responsible and inclusive employer. We value diversity and are committed to equality and creating an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and will support you to reach your full potential.
We want you to perform at your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact HR@edelweisshr.co.uk.