About Us

We are a leading UK environmental charity dedicated to protecting our ocean - defending crucial habitats, regenerating vital ecosystems and inspiring volunteers.

We are currently looking for an Ocean Investment Development Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week.

The Role

As an Ocean Investment Development Manager, you will lead our work at the intersection of environmental economics, finance and policy, helping drive investment and action for ocean recovery.

Specifically, you will shape and advance influential policy positions across the UK and devolved parliaments, ensuring the sustainable blue economy remains central to tackling the climate and nature emergency. With this in mind, you will develop research-led solutions and economic models that demonstrate the true value of ocean regeneration and open the door for greater public and private investment.

You will also act as our primary interface within the finance sector, working directly with asset owners, investment consultants and asset managers to embed marine biodiversity into investment strategies and inspire stronger, long-term commitment to a thriving ocean.

Additionally, you will:

- Represent the organisation externally to champion the sustainable blue economy
- Advise senior leaders on finance-sector and natural capital developments
- Work with teams and partners to produce materials and initiatives that drive engagement

About You

To be considered as an Ocean Investment Development Manager, you will need:

- Experience with economic modelling, financial analysis or applied quantitative research
- Experience engaging external audiences through workshops, roundtables or public-facing events
- Experience designing, organising or facilitating policy, finance-sector or public-facing events
- Demonstrable understanding and practical application of environmental economics or sustainable investment, including natural capital approaches
- Good understanding of UK/EU environmental and marine policy legislation
- Educated to BSc/BA level in marine/environmental science with policy experience, economics with environmental experience, or equivalent experience

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