Scotland Outreach and Engagement Officer

Scotland Outreach and Engagement Officer

Fixed term contract, full-time, Edinburgh Office

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.

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.

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 sustainable inshore fisheries management and the protection of Scotland\’s MPAs and Priority Marine Features. The role will use creative educational 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 Office (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

This is not an exhaustive list and you may be required to undertake other relevant tasks.

Desirable but non-essential 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 to join our inspirational team and be part of making a difference. We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. We embrace agile working and trust our employees to work in a hybrid manner that suits their commitments. You will have opportunities for training and development, and we promote a respectful, inclusive culture where everyone can contribute.

If you think you have what it takes and the experience to make it happen, we would love you to be part of Blue Marine!

Please note
Closing date: 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. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact HR@edelweisshr.co.uk.