Marine Park Jobs: July 2026
Your monthly splash of opportunities around the Sound
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Fancy swapping the office for the ocean? Each month we round up top jobs picks in, on and around Plymouth Sound – from deck-side roles and dive teams to behind‑the‑scenes heroes keeping our waterfront buzzing.
If you love this place as much as we do and want your day job to come with sea views, salty air and a proper sense of pride, these top picks are a great place to start.
The Ocean Conservation Trust
National Marine Aquarium Life Support Systems Engineer
‘Do you want to be part of the team responsible for keeping one of the Southwest’s top tourist attractions running smoothly and efficiently? The National Marine Aquarium at Plymouth is owned and run by the Ocean Conservation Trust (OCT), an organisation that focusses on habitat restoration and behaviour change. We are recruiting a Life Support Systems Engineer to work within the National Marine Aquarium, maintaining livestock and building services.’
Plymouth Active Leisure’s – Tinside Lido
Food and Beverage / Event Assistant
‘We are looking to recruit a new Food & Beverage Assistant for Tinside who is a confident communicator, comfortable in a fast-paced service
focused role. They will be a proactive problem solver and team player, who builds a fun and relaxed environment that makes guests feel at home.’
Plymouth City Council
Communications and Campaigns Officer
‘We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious communicator to join our communications team, which sits at the heart of the organisation.’
Healthy, Safety and Wellbeing Officer
‘Are you a dedicated health and safety professional who thrives in a fast-paced, frontline environment. Plymouth City Council is seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Officer to provide competent, practical advice and support to our Street Services, Fleet, and Highways teams.’
Babcock International Group
From marketing communications and digital learning to marine mechanics and welders, Babcock is recruiting across a wide range of specialisms to create ‘a safe and secure world together’.
Princess Yachts
‘We are seeking skilled and experienced Carpenters to join our team, where you will be responsible for installing furniture, fittings, plumbing, and other key components to ensure every boat is built to the highest standards.’
‘Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in the construction of high-quality luxury yachts! You’ll be responsible for installing furniture, fittings, basic plumbing, and other key components, ensuring every luxury yacht is built to the highest standards.’
Bar Rakuda / Rust & Royal
‘We are looking for confident, experienced waiting and bar staff to join our brilliant team at Bar Rakuda and Rust & Royal. We are two busy bars/restaurants on the Barbican.’
Keep an eye on this blog each month, share it with someone who needs a nudge, and if you land a role from our list, we’d love to hear your story. See you out, on, around, or in the water.
Disclaimer: While we take great care in selecting and sharing these opportunities, Plymouth Sound National Marine Park takes no responsibility for the recruitment process, employment conditions or any changes to the roles listed above.