Marine Advisory Officer

Closing Date: 15 June 2025

Location: Flexible

Team / Directorate: Development and Planning Advice Service, Operations

Starting salary: £36,246 rising to £39,942 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants)

Contract type: Permanent

Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome)

Post number: 203895

The role

Are you passionate about protecting Wales’ marine environment? We’re looking for a motivated marine specialist to join our team, providing expert advice and helping shape the management of our marine protected areas.

As a Marine Advisory Officer, you’ll deliver technical marine advice across a range of casework, focusing on marine protected areas (MPAs) and wider marine conservation. You’ll contribute to the sustainable management of Wales’ marine environment, ensuring that decisions are underpinned by sound science and aligned with our natural resource management and ecosystem services approach.

Working across specific geographic areas in North and South Wales – and occasionally more widely – you’ll collaborate with internal colleagues and external partners, supporting conservation goals and strengthening our evidence base.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing marine technical advice to support casework and the management of MPAs and other key marine areas.
• Supporting the development of local partnerships to promote marine conservation and sustainable use.
• Promoting an evidence-led, ecosystem-based approach to marine advice and decision-making.
• Collaborating across teams and with stakeholders to support integrated marine management.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your marine knowledge in a dynamic, collaborative environment and make a real impact on the protection of Wales’ coastal and marine resources.