Ocean Career: Marine Conservation Society Policy & Advocacy Manager – Chemicals
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Ocean Career: Marine Conservation Society Policy & Advocacy Manager – Chemicals
The Marine Conservation Society is a leading UK environmental charity dedicated to protecting our ocean—defending crucial habitats, regenerating vital ecosystems, and inspiring volunteers. We unite communities, governments, and industry, and champion science-based solutions for cleaner, healthier seas to tackle the climate and nature emergency.
We are currently looking for a Policy & Advocacy Manager to join us on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week, for a fixed-term contract of up to 12 months, to cover a period of maternity leave.
Benefits
Salary of up to £39,000 per annum
25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
8% employer pension contributions (no match required)
Sick pay at full pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half pay (after probation)
Flexible working and a remote-first approach
Health and well-being support, plus an employee assistance program
A paid volunteering day to support a charity of your choice
This is an unmissable opportunity for a passionate individual with in-depth knowledge of PFAS to join our leading environmental organization.
You’ll have the chance to make a real contribution to protecting the health of our seas by helping shape policy and influence action on one of the most important pollution issues facing the marine environment.
What’s more, with a flexible, remote-first culture and a strong all-round package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance, you’ll be able to build your career while contributing to a cause that matters on a global scale.
So, if you want to join a collaborative organization committed to science-based action, positive change, and practical solutions, read on and apply today!
The Role As our Policy & Advocacy Manager, you’ll develop and deliver policy and advocacy work focused on reducing marine pollution, particularly PFAS, at regional, national, UK, and international levels.
Influencing government, industry, and regulatory stakeholders, you’ll contribute to consultations and technical reports and act as a key point of contact on pollution issues.
You’ll also provide expert support to colleagues across policy, public affairs, communications, and fundraising, helping turn complex information into clear and compelling messages.
Additionally, you will:
Represent the organization at national and international forums
Act as a key contact for technical inquiries, including media requests
Support parliamentary briefings and public affairs activity
About You To be considered as our Policy & Advocacy Manager, you will need:
Experience working effectively as part of a cross-organizational delivery team
Specialism and in-depth knowledge of sources, environmental impacts, and policy solutions to address PFAS “forever chemicals”
A broad understanding of governmental processes and national, UK, European, and international legislation on pollution issues
Working knowledge of data protection and handling confidential information
The ability to research and assimilate information and material from a diverse range of sources
The ability to liaise with high-level stakeholders
Strong data handling and analysis skills
Location:
Remote UK or Office Location UK
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We are currently looking for a Policy & Advocacy Manager to join us on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week, for a fixed-term contract of up to 12 months, to cover a period of maternity leave.
Benefits
Salary of up to £39,000 per annum
25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
8% employer pension contributions (no match required)
Sick pay at full pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half pay (after probation)
Flexible working and a remote-first approach
Health and well-being support, plus an employee assistance program
A paid volunteering day to support a charity of your choice
This is an unmissable opportunity for a passionate individual with in-depth knowledge of PFAS to join our leading environmental organization.
You’ll have the chance to make a real contribution to protecting the health of our seas by helping shape policy and influence action on one of the most important pollution issues facing the marine environment.
What’s more, with a flexible, remote-first culture and a strong all-round package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance, you’ll be able to build your career while contributing to a cause that matters on a global scale.
So, if you want to join a collaborative organization committed to science-based action, positive change, and practical solutions, read on and apply today!
The Role As our Policy & Advocacy Manager, you’ll develop and deliver policy and advocacy work focused on reducing marine pollution, particularly PFAS, at regional, national, UK, and international levels.
Influencing government, industry, and regulatory stakeholders, you’ll contribute to consultations and technical reports and act as a key point of contact on pollution issues.
You’ll also provide expert support to colleagues across policy, public affairs, communications, and fundraising, helping turn complex information into clear and compelling messages.
Additionally, you will:
Represent the organization at national and international forums
Act as a key contact for technical inquiries, including media requests
Support parliamentary briefings and public affairs activity
About You To be considered as our Policy & Advocacy Manager, you will need:
Experience working effectively as part of a cross-organizational delivery team
Specialism and in-depth knowledge of sources, environmental impacts, and policy solutions to address PFAS “forever chemicals”
A broad understanding of governmental processes and national, UK, European, and international legislation on pollution issues
Working knowledge of data protection and handling confidential information
The ability to research and assimilate information and material from a diverse range of sources
The ability to liaise with high-level stakeholders
Strong data handling and analysis skills
Location:
Remote UK or Office Location UK
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