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Marine Recovery Project Development Manager (Britain’s South Coast)

Closing date:
Salary: £37,500- £40,000 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Full time
Location:
Cornwall Wildlife Trust HQ, Five Acres, Allet, Truro, Cornwall , TR4 9DJ
Flexible (working from home and/or the office of a participating Wildlife Trust).
We’re looking for a collaborative, strategic thinker, with a deep commitment to Britain’s seas to manage the development phase of a new marine recovery project. In this role, the successful candidate will lead the creation of the project’s subsequent ambitious, community-driven delivery phase for seascape-scale marine restoration. You’ll need a strategic mindset, project development skills, relationship and stakeholder management expertise, the ability to collate and analyse data, and importantly, a passion for our oceans.

Thank you for your interest in the role of Marine Recovery Project Development Manager (Britain’s South Coast) — a key position within a bold new initiative to catalyse marine recovery from Cornwall to Sussex (with applications welcome from candidates across the project location).

The 15-month development phase of the project is being led by a partnership of Wildlife Trusts committed to restoring the extraordinary marine habitats and species found across Britain’s south coast. Working across counties and seascapes, we are building a collective vision for marine recovery at scale.

As Marine Recovery Project Development Manager, you will lead the development phase of this hugely ambitious and exciting project: bringing together regional partners and stakeholders to identify opportunities and need for marine recovery in the region; managing Coastal Community Engagement Officers; identifying and assessing relevant supporting data and evidence; and forming a robust, costed plan for the project’s delivery phase that is not only visionary, but viable and actionable.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work with dedicated Wildlife Trust teams and other stakeholders across south coast to shape a transformational marine programme, driving change across one of Europe’s most ecologically and culturally important coastlines.

Benefits:

  • Cornwall Wildlife Trust operates excellent toil and flexible working policies
  • Enhanced company holiday entitlement – starting at 25 days plus bank holidays and rising to a maximum 30 days over a period of time (1 day extra for each year worked after 4 complete years served)
  • 3 days Christmas Business Closure for 2025
  • All employees have access to the Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 counselling service) and Employee health and wellbeing portal
  • Free onsite parking at Five Acres
  • Stakeholder pension scheme (subject to eligibility) 

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability to recruitment@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk by Midnight on Wednesday 8 October 2025.

Interviews will be held on Monday 20 October 2025.

Disability Confident Employer: 

At Cornwall Wildlife Trust, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and champions the unique talents of every individual. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone, regardless of ability, can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

As part of our commitment to accessibility, we offer alternative formats for the application process, ensuring that individuals with varying needs can apply with ease. Whether you prefer an alternative application form, Braille, large print, or any other format that suits your requirements, we are here to accommodate you.

Moreover, our interview process is designed to be supportive and considerate. We understand that everyone has different requirements, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a comfortable and accessible interview experience. If you have specific needs or preferences, please let us know in advance, and we will do our utmost to accommodate them.

By choosing to be part of our team, you are joining an organisation that prioritises inclusivity and values the unique contributions of every team member. We celebrate diversity and recognise that our differences make us stronger. Apply now to embark on a journey with us, where your abilities are celebrated, and your individuality is embraced.

Equal Opportunities: 

We are committed to ensuring transparent and non-discriminatory recruitment and employment. As a progressive charitable organisation, we champion equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristic.

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