Ocean Job Board

Plymouth Marine Laboratory
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Project Manager (Research and Impact Services Officer – RISO) to join our team at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) on a 2-year fixed-term appointment. In this role, you’ll help coordinate and deliver groundbreaking marine and environmental research projects, working closely with world-class scientists and stakeholders to ensure impactful, high-quality project outcomes.
RISOs work independently across a diverse range of projects, managing their own time and workload to meet various deadlines and requirements. As a RISO, you’ll act as a key link between scientists, funders, and stakeholders—ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and contribute meaningfully to real-world research impact.
By joining the Integrated Research, Impact and Support Services (IRISS) group at PML, you’ll become part of a small, collaborative, and agile team that plays a vital role in supporting and enabling cutting-edge research. You’ll coordinate internal and external meetings, engage with project partners, and provide hands-on support to scientists.
A scientific background is desirable but not essential. More important is proven project management experience, along with excellent communication and organisational skills.
Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is a dynamic, innovative, and independent centre of excellence providing research and advice on coastal and ocean science, both globally and locally. As a registered charity and NERC Collaborative Centre, PML has been at the forefront of the UK’s strategic marine science capability for over 30 years, collaborating with universities and research institutes across the UK and around the world.
We welcome applications from those looking for flexible and/or part time hours (as well as full time) for this position. Please indicate your preferred work pattern in your cover letter. This is a 2 year fixed term appointment
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Please note that this position is a Hybrid role that will require at least 50% of the jobholder’s time to be spent in our Lab. We are not able to support fully remote working for this role.
If you have any questions about this position please email careers@pml.ac.uk.
PML is a Disability Confident employer, and we have recently attained the Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture, where all can succeed based on merit, and will provide any reasonable adjustments required to enable this. To support staff from all backgrounds, we offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and staff engagement forums.