Marine Restoration Manager

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust seeks a Marine Restoration Manager to lead the Wilder Humber programme, focusing on restoring marine habitats and combating climate change. This role, based at Spurn National Nature Reserve, offers hybrid working flexibility. Responsibilities include managing projects, budgets, and collaborating with partners. Candidates should have project management experience in marine restoration and a passion for conservation. The position is full-time at £34,130 per annum.
Marine Restoration Manager
35 hours per week
£34,130 per annum

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

Are you an experienced project manager, passionate about restoring marine habitats and tackling
climate change? We’re looking for a Marine Restoration Manager to lead our ambitious Wilder
Humber programme — one of the largest marine restoration projects in the UK! Based at Spurn
National Nature Reserve with the flexibility of hybrid working, you’ll play a key role in
bringing back vital habitats like seagrass meadows, oyster reefs, saltmarsh, and sand dunes,
working with an expert team to make a real difference for nature.

This is a hands-on, varied role where you’ll lead a dedicated technical team, manage
large-scale projects, oversee budgets, and work closely with partners like Lincolnshire
Wildlife Trust and Ørsted. You’ll also be engaging with stakeholders, securing necessary
permits, and ensuring our work is grounded in solid scientific evidence. No two days will be
the same: you could be out in the field one day, analysing data the next, or sharing the impact
of your work at public events.

We’re looking for someone with strong project management skills, experience in marine
restoration, and the ability to work with a wide range of partners and stakeholders. You’ll
need to be an organised leader, confident in managing budgets, contracts, and technical
delivery. A background in marine conservation or ecology is key, along with a passion for
nature-based solutions. If you’re ready to take on a high-impact role and help shape the future
of marine restoration, we’d love to hear from you!

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: 16 March 2025 (midnight)

Interview date: 31 March 2025

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.

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