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Executive Director
WiseOceans Ltd
United Kingdom
Posted on Apr 16, 2026
Executive Director
About the organisation
Our seas are in danger from overfishing, pollution, lack of protection and climate change. We need to act now to safeguard our oceans for the future.
Our vision is to create a world where the seas and shores are clean and healthy and marine species are protected.
About the role
Are you passionate about making a difference to the UK’s marine environment? Do you want to help local communities to take practical action to make a difference? Are you an outstanding leader, fundraiser and a natural networker?
Sea-Changers is looking for a motivated leader to make a step change at a key point in the organisation’s journey. We are moving from a volunteer-led charity to a sustainable organisation, with a dedicated staff team. To enable this, we are seeking to appoint our first Executive Director.
This is an extraordinary opportunity for the right individual. It is a chance to build on our success to date, to forge new partnerships with our funders, to motivate and inspire our brilliant volunteer team and to engage with our wide community of applicants. Through Sea-Changers the Executive Director has the rare chance to deliver a lasting legacy for UK marine conservation.
Requirements
For more information please see the application pack on the Sea-Changers website.
Salary and benefits
Maximum Salary: £50,000 per annum, (£40,000 pro rata). Potential for salary to be negotiated.
Minimum Salary: £40,000 per annum, (£32,000 pro rata).
Hours: 30 hours per week (this may include some evenings and occasional weekends).
Location: Remote (anywhere in the UK).
Contract: 24 months post with the potential to become permanent. This is dependent on performance and potential future funding opportunities.
Closing date: End of April 2026.
Start date
To be confirmed
How to apply
To find out more about the role and how to apply click the link below. If the role is not for you, but you know someone who might be interested please do share the details with them. The closing date for applications is the end of April.