Are you thinking about changing career, or looking for your next career move?

This month there is a lot on offer around Plymouth Sound National Marine Park showcasing the range of roles available within the blue economy!

Company Secretary/ Accountant

Mayflower Marina offers visiting and permanent mooring in the heart of Plymouth Sound, managed by Sailport PLC. The role is very diverse; encompassing accounting, governance and HR elements. You will be supporting the Managing Director in day to day tasks and reporting to the Board which includes 5 non-executive directors.

Experience of Sage 50cloud and Sage 50 Payroll is essential, the role is full time Monday – Friday but must be willing to work weekends.

Expected start date, 1 September 2023.

Communications Manager

Babcock International provides critical complex engineering services which save lives, support national defence and protect communities, focussing on three highly regulated markets: defence, emergency services and civil nuclear.

The communications manager is a full time hybrid role delivering an internal and external comms strategy that connects colleagues across the sector but also supports business activities, building brand reputation.

Closing date is 15 June 2023.

Jetty and Terminal Operator

GAC UK employs over 300 experts across over 25 offices covering the UK, Ireland and Gibraltar, delivering a range of integrated shipping, logistics and marine services to energy and shipping industries.

The role includes ensuring vessels are moored correctly, sample taking, maintaining safety, security and environmental protection plus much, much more. Marine or terminal experience would be desired but not necessary as all full training will be provided.

Casual/ Seasonal Staff

The National Marine Aquarium is the UK’s largest aquarium, and located at Coxside right in the heart of the National Marine Park. As summer starts to hot up they are looking for casual staff to help with the busy periods at the weekends and school holidays.

They are looking for a number of staff across Front of House departments; admin and retail, cafe and housekeeping.

To apply, send your full CV with a covering letter setting out your experience and suitability for the role here.

Postdoctoral Research Scientist

The Marine Biological Association is a Learned Society of scientists and Members in over forty countries, across five continents. Its in-depth scientific research into the interconnected marine environment is carried out from its prestigious laboratory near Plymouth Hoe.

They are looking for an individual to undertake high quality research to meet scientific objectives of the OCEAN DEOXYFISH project. It is essential that the individual must have completed a PHD in a relevant discipline.

The role is salaried from £38,474 – £41,931 depending on experience, based in Plymouth with fieldwork in the UK and overseas.

Closing date 1 July 2023.

Whilst the greatest care and attention has gone into collating this roles, Plymouth Sound National Marine Park cannot be held responsible for the job owners making changes to these roles and closing dates.