Marine Biodiversity Consultants (x2)
Location: Remote
Position Level: Mid or Senior Level
Job Category: Consulting
About bluedot Associates:
Bluedot is a long-standing specialist in delivering global advisory services to assess, mitigate and manage development risks on marine biodiversity. We support organisations to drive nature positive contributions locally and at ecosystem scales. This includes developing conservation actions relating to site-based operations or helping organisations drive wider transformative outcomes. Working for Bluedot places you at the forefront of delivering positive change for marine biodiversity and the people that connect with our oceans. Our innovative approaches, used by major multi-national organisations, demonstrate our commitment to delivering a net positive impact for biodiversity.
Bluedot is an expanding company of marine biodiversity experts working remotely across the UK. We also connect to a vast array of associates that are based globally. Bluedot has three core aims: to drive local content, create better outcomes, and build better legacies. We provide advice in a humble, empathetic, collaborative, and pragmatic manner and are passionate about the work we do, offering out team a work-life balance and growth opportunities.
Job Description:
Bluedot are seeking to fill positions at the mid or senior consultant level to assist in delivering our diverse portfolio of work, with a specific technical focus on supporting organisations to deliver net positive impacts.
We are especially interested in individuals who are passionate about making a difference, can naturally engage with a range of stakeholders across all levels of knowledge, and wish to drive innovation to create better outcomes. Your background can be in academia, conservation or consultancy.
Characteristics
We’re seeking a professional with a strong background in marine biodiversity, conservation and restoration, and net gain. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the marine environment, a creative thinker, and adept multi-tasker with the following skills and experience:
Essential:
Masters degree in a biodiversity related subject
Experience working with international finance or private development organisations
Experience delivering marine conservation and restoration programmes
Experience advising on biodiversity net gains
Understanding of new and emerging policies and frameworks
Experience attending and speaking at UK and international biodiversity events
Experience using biodiversity data and analysis tools
Confident communicator, with excellent writing skills
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a remote team
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required
Desirable:
PhD degree in (marine) biodiversity related subject
Experience in capacity building
Proficiency in a second language, particularly French, Arabic, Spanish or Portuguese
Proficiency in statistical analysis and remote sensing
Understanding of marine spatial planning
Able to demonstrate to the development and application of an innovative approach relating to biodiversity assessment, management or conservation
Experience of supervising or managing individuals and/or small teams
Benefits
Flexible working approach
Ability to contribute to academic research
Connection to company funded conservation programmes
Company pension scheme
25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
Birthdays as additional leave if on a working day
How to apply
Applications are open until 12pm on 12 August 2024. Please send a CV and one-page cover letter to Bluedot Business Support and Communications Manager Becky, indicating whether you are applying for mid or senior level, via: becky.hollely@bluedotassociates.com
We encourage you to apply if your skills and experience are a good match for the role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. Find out more about Bluedot here.