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MOLECULAR PLANKTON TAXONOMIST (POST-DOCTORAL)
(FULL TIME POST) SIR ALISTER HARDY FOUNDATION FOR OCEAN SCIENCE
Plymouth, Devon, UK ( www.sahfos.org)
SAHFOS wishes to further develop as an international Centre of Excellence in Plankton Taxonomy. The next phase involves harnessing molecular skills to assess plankton that cannot be analysed by conventional microscopic analysis in CPR samples. This Molecular Plankton Taxonomist post represents an exciting new development, initially for 2 years, to establish the approach and then made open-ended subject to meeting key performance criteria.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this post is to:
• Develop molecular procedures for the taxonomic analysis of key plankton including specifically the analysis of harmful algal bloom species or other key groups found in European and other waters.
• Apply these procedures to current and past samples obtained from the Continuous Plankton Recorder Survey.
• Advise the Database Manager to molecular data holding in the CPR database.
• Publish the results in the open scientific literature.
• Generate funding where possible to develop plankton molecular taxonomy.
• Work alongside molecular biologists in the Marine Biological Association (MBA) who are co-located with SAHFOS.
• Interact with research and other staff operating the CPR Survey and with other molecular biologists in the Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership (www.pmsp.org.uk).
Requirements and further particulars are available at http://www.sahfos.ac.uk/about-us/vacancies.aspx
Salary
It is expected that the appointment will be made at postdoctoral level with a starting salary rising from £24,876 depending on skills and experience.
Further details
If you wish to discuss any aspects of the post, please contact Dr Martin Edwards, Deputy Director of SAHFOS ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or + 44 (0)1752 633290)

Interviews will be held during week commencing Monday 1 March 2010 in Plymouth, Devon.
Reasonable travelling expenses will be paid.
To apply please send a full CV, a covering letter and details of two referees by 5 February 2010 to: Marion Smith, SAHFOS, The Laboratory, Citadel Hill, The Hoe, Plymouth PL1 2PB.
Tel: 01752 633271. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Marine Planning Team Leader
The Marine and Fisheries Agency are an executive agency of DEFRA, supporting and managing the fishing industry around England and Wales. We’re responsible for contributing to the sustainability of around 60,000 square miles of English waters.
This is an exciting time for us, we have recently relocated our HQ to Newcastle upon Tyne, and following the Marine and Coastal Access Bill, we will form a new Non-Departmental Public Body called the Marine Management Organisation. We are currently recruiting for a number of specialist roles to be based at both our HQ, and across our coastal offices around the UK including:
Marine Planning Team Leader Level 6 (E) (Starting salary: £52,708pa)
Leading the planning function, the Marine Planning Team Leader represents the MMO on planning matters at national level, leading engagement with Defra and other national and international policymakers. Your role will involve such duties as agreeing the marine planning agenda and shape this into work plans, insuring quality and value and maintaining key relationships.
We’re looking for talented individuals with excellent communication skills who can make things happen, can navigate change, and can lead and influence at all levels.
For further information, and to apply, please visit www.mfa.gov.uk/recruitment or call our recruitment team on 0845 345 7161.

ENV154: Senior Renewables (Marine or Onshore Wind) Consultant
Royal Haskoning is a Multi Disciplinary Consultancy with 4,400 staff operating in over 50 countries world-wide. We undertake a wide range of high profile, technically demanding projects and have developed a reputation for technical excellence, innovation and project delivery and being an employer of choice.
We are looking for a Senior Renewables Consultant (specialising in either marine or onshore wind) to be responsible for the successful management and effective delivery of EIAs for renewable projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in consultancy and be able to work well within client focused project and technical teams. As a full-time member of the development team, the EIA project manager will oversee all aspects of procurement, technical input and report preparation, as well as results focused financial management and stakeholder liaison. The work will include managing your own projects (with extensive client interaction) and provision of senior support on a wider range of aspects of the business.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the renewables industry, preferably in the wind farm sector. The candidate must have proven project management and delivery skills and be capable of coordinating and leading multidisciplinary teams.
This position offers excellent opportunities for a dynamic and commercial aware individual, who can work well within the client’s objectives. We offer a competitive salary plus a range of benefits including a contributory pension, discretionary company bonus, health and dental care, life insurance, 25 days holiday and a flexible working policy.
For a full job description and to apply please visit our website www.royalhaskoning.com where you can submit your CV and covering letter online.

CALL FOR PROJECT IDEAS, AS THE COUNTRYSIDE COUNCIL FOR WALES OPENS ITS DOOR FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS

The Countryside Council for Wales today (Monday, 14th Sept) opens its grant application window for project ideas from groups and organisations across Wales.

CCW will be providing grants worth £6m to support work carried out by partner organisations in 2010-2011. These partners include Local Authorities as well as voluntary bodies and community groups. Martin Parkinson, CCW’s Grants Policy and Strategy Officer said: “Over the years, CCW has grant aided some excellent project that have benefited Wales environment as well as creating opportunities for people to enjoy our natural heritage. We are hoping for further innovative ideas this year.”

In addition to its current grant programme, this year CCW’s ambition is to fund more projects that support learning outside the classroom, in the natural environment. These projects should create enjoyable, high quality learning opportunities and recreational experiences for children and young people within the formal education sector.CCW is also keen to continue to receive grant applications from groups and organisations for project areas that it has funded over the years. These could vary from creating access opportunities to monitoring wildlife; and from producing information that help people understand and enjoy their environment to working with others to look after important geological sites.

Roger Thomas, CCW’s Chief Executive said: “ In 2010/ 11 we will be putting £6m into our grants budget and, together with our partners, we will make sure that this money makes a real difference. We hope that as much of our grant aid as possible can be used as match funding for schemes which may also derive support from, for example, the European Union. “But we do live in challenging financial times, so we are looking for an excellent range of bids from across Wales to maximize what can be achieved with the money available. Each grant application will be considered on its merits, with funding being prioritised to deliver the Welsh Assembly Governments’ targets and priorities.”

Further information about our grants and our priorities can be found on CCW’s web site or by contacting CCW’s enquiries team on 0845 160 3229 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

6 Job Vacancies – The Marine and Fisheries Agency
For further information, and to apply, please visit www.mfa.gov.uk/recruitment or call our recruitment team on 0845 345 7161
The ocean covers more than 70% of the earth. Isn’t it time you got your career covered?

The Marine and Fisheries Agency are an executive agency of DEFRA, supporting and managing the fishing industry around England and Wales. We’re responsible for contributing to the sustainability of around 60,000 square miles of English waters.
This is an exciting time for us, we have recently relocated our HQ to Newcastle upon Tyne, and following the Marine and Coastal Access Bill, we will form a new Non-Departmental Public Body called the Marine Management Organisation. We are currently recruiting for a number of specialist roles to be based at both our HQ, and across our coastal offices around the UK including:
1. Regulations & Licensing Team Leader
To lead the MFA’s and subsequently MMO’s Regulation and Licensing function.
2. Offshore Renewable Energy Project Manager
To ensure that the MFA/MMO is well placed to meet the requirements arising from Round 3 wind energy particularly in relation to its work with the Infrastructure Planning Commission. In particular to ensure that resources, systems and procedures are in place and are fit for purpose.
3. Finance Manager
As part of the finance team supports all aspects of managing financial processing, including: overseeing effective financial administration (including the management of a team), setting up financial processes for new income streams and building effective working relationships with an outsourced shared services function, department sponsor and a broad range of internal customers.
4. Press Officer (Job Share)
To protect and promote the MFA’s work and reputation primarily (but not solely) through proactive media management and reactive media handling - nationally and regionally.
5. Senior Fisheries Officers
Ensure compliance with the Common Fisheries Policy and other marine legislation. Responsible for the day-to-day management and planning of staff and resources within their regional geographic area. Working closely with the industry, carrying out inspections, collecting data and information and giving advice and guidance.
6. Fishing Activity Database Administrator
Responsible for supporting the work of the MFA’s Fleet Management team in matters concerning fisheries and the marine environment.
We're looking for talented individuals with excellent communication skills who can make things happen, can navigate change and can lead and influence at all levels

Environmental Scientist
For further information you can view a more comprehensive job description
Dredging International NV Branch UK (DI Br UK) is a subsidiary of the 3,600 strong Dredging Environmental and Marine Engineering (DEME) group ( www.deme.be ). DI Br UK undertakes all aspects of dredging and reclamation work throughout the United Kingdom; the environment is integral to this work.
Your work will start with the major infrastructure project that is building a new Port on the banks of the Thames in Essex over the next five years. Environmental science will be applied to manage the dredging and reclamation operations and deliver environmental mitigation measures, utilising comprehensive environmental monitoring in the estuary and around the works.
We are seeking individuals with knowledge of the marine and/or estuarine environment from a physical or ecological sciences background. You will have an understanding of UK environmental legislation and, ideally, experience of licence consents and conditions.
You will be part of a team supporting our work in management of the marine and waters edge environment with opportunities to develop your career within this diverse and vibrant company.
You will have the minimum of a first degree and around two years relevant work experience (this may be from any sector such as regulation, consultancy, contracting, monitoring, voluntary etc). The position provides a positive opportunity for self-development.
You will possess sound verbal and written communication skills with the ability to express scientific information to a variety of audiences. You will also handle environmental data from its capture, through analysis to reporting with the appropriate computer skills to support this. You will be able to deliver to time and have flexibility to work on different topics and requirements of this dynamic project.
Please send your CV, marked CONFIDENTIAL to:
Daniel Leggett
Environmental Manager
DI UK, Manorway House
The Manorway
Stanford-Le-Hope
Essex
SS17 9PA

Flamborough Head Management Group
Project Officer
Salary - £17,802 - £19,126

Flamborough Head is one of England’s most important and spectacular wildlife sites and supports populations of seabirds, marine wildlife and botanical communities of international importance. A Management Plan has been prepared for Flamborough Head, which aims to ensure that human activities are managed in a manner that is compatible with the requirements of this internationally important wildlife site.
The Flamborough Head Management Plan is in the third year of a six-year implementation cycle. As part of its ongoing commitment to Flamborough Head, the Management Group wishes to employ a Project Officer to take forward its implementation at a local and strategic level. The successful candidate will work closely with the Flamborough Head Maritime Forum, The Flamborough Head Fisheries Liaison Group and other stakeholders to ensure that the public and other stakeholder bodies are able to participate in the management of Flamborough Head. They will also develop a more detailed education package for schools and universities, about Flamborough Head European marine site and will work to insure the long-term future of the plan by investigating options for funding.
An 18-month full time vacancy now exists for a dynamic and creative Project Officer to undertake this work. The post will be based with, and line managed by, the North Eastern Sea Fisheries Committee in Bridlington.
The successful candidates must be educated to degree level or possess equivalent relevant experience.
The closing date for applications is the 5 February 2010.
Interviews will be held on the 17 February 2010, at the offices North Eastern Sea Fisheries Committee, Bridlington.
The post is expected to commence on the 1 April 2010 and finish on the 31 October 2011.
Please note: As part of the interview, candidates will be asked to make a ten minute presentation to the panel using Microsoft PowerPoint. Short listed interviewees will be notified of the subject of the presentation when they are asked to attend the interview.
To obtain an information pack and application form please contact:
Tracey Hudson
North Eastern Sea Fisheries Committee
Town Hall
Bridlington
YO16 4LP
Tel: 01482 393515

Scottish Natural Heritage is the leading public body responsible for advising Ministers on matters relating to the natural heritage. The natural environment is a key asset that underpins Scotland’s wealth, health and quality of life. Our job is to conserve this resource, to promote its sustainable management and to encourage people to access and enjoy it responsibly.
Firth of Clyde Project Manager
Starting salary £23,486, Temporary to January 2011
Clydebank (Ref: 072-053)
You will coordinate and facilitate the Firth of Clyde Forum’s work to promote sustainable development and integrated marine and coastal zone management through voluntary co-operation. You will contribute to the implementation of Scotland’s Sustainable Marine Environment Initiative (SSMEI) Clyde Pilot Project Plan, provide information on Scottish Marine Regions and facilitate networking and open discussion between interested parties on matters of common concern.
You will have an excellent grounding in a relevant subject, e.g. marine science, biology, resource management or geography (ideal evidence would be a degree or substantial experience), with relevant work experience in this field. You will also have a good understanding of the role of local representation and statutory organisations in the marine environment and current legislative change, with knowledge and experience or an interest in marine issues and integrated coastal zone management and a strong interest in the economic and environmental issues associated with the management of estuarine, coastal and marine environments. Experienced in partnership working with a wide range of agencies and organisations, including taking action to solve environmental problems, and project management, you will possess excellent project management skills, as well as good communication skills - both verbal and written.

We’re as supportive, committed and proud of our people as we are of the natural world around us. Find out more, and apply, online at www.snhjobs.co.uk
Alternatively, call 01463 725182.
Closing Date: 03 February 2010

LICENCE MANAGER: CEMEX UK MARINE LIMITED
CEMEX UK Marine Ltd, a leading supplier of marine dredged sand and gravels into the UK and near Continent and part of CEMEX the global building materials supplier, has a position available for a Licence Manager.
Based in Southampton and reporting to the Resource & Systems Manager, you will be responsible for locating, acquiring, managing and maintaining access to adequate marine aggregate resources. You will ensure Environmental Impact Assessments are efficiently and cost effectively project managed. You will ensure dredging operations are conducted in compliance with the terms of all government permissions and strive to ensure continuation of the company’s ‘licence to operate’. Due to the nature of the role travel will be required.
• Are you educated to BSc level in marine geology, oceanography, geography, environmental or a similar marine science discipline?
• Do you have experience of marine environmental issues and management?
• Are you experienced in dealing with regulatory bodies and advisors?
• Are you able to organise your work and prioritise effectively?
• Do you have good report writing and communication skills?
• Is attention to detail a priority for you?
• Do you have effective project management capabilities?
If you can answer yes to the questions above then we would like to hear from you. In return we can offer a competitive salary, car or cash allowance, contributory pension, excellent benefits and training.
Please forward your CV and a covering letter to Graham Singleton, Resource & Systems Manager at CEMEX UK Marine Ltd via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
If you would like further details regarding this opportunity please call on 02380 720212.
Closing date: 28 February 2010

METOC plc. require ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT, UK
Environmental Consultant, Job Ref: 0196, package between £25,000 - £35,000 (Based in Aberdeen and Dundee) This post is likely to appeal to candidates with between two and five years’ environmental consultancy experience in the oil and gas sector, looking to develop their client facing profile, and additionally gain experience in marine renewables and offshore wind. Metoc would also be interested in exploring opportunities with more experienced consultants.
The candidate must be able to actively contribute to and drive forward the requirements of Petroleum Operations Notices (PONs) whilst working with a major oil and gas client. The post will also require a detailed knowledge of the wider UK oil and gas industry to take on further responsibility as the client relationship develops.
A good working knowledge and understanding of the oil and gas sector as a whole would be necessary.
Role requirements:
• BSc degree in Environmental Sciences.
• MSc or other postgraduate qualification would be highly desirable.
• Specific UK oil and gas legislative experience is essential.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential. Initiative and responsibility are considered key attributes, as is the ability to communicate effectively. The post will be based in Aberdeen and Dundee with an initial period of training at Metoc’s offices in Hampshire.
In return for your skills and experience, Metoc offers real opportunities to develop your professional competencies and your career. The company operates a flexible working policy, and can offer you a competitive salary and benefits package, with non-contributory pension, life assurance scheme, and discretionary company bonus.
If you are interested in applying, or would like more information, please send your CV with the relevant job reference number and a covering letter outlining your suitability to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or to Kerry Lamnea, HR Executive, Exchange House, Liphook, Hants GU30 7DW (Tel: 01428 727800).

Regional Coastal Project Assistant
Salary £17,161 to £19,126 pa
Job reference number: 4NW096

Do you want to be part of a team supporting England’s leading regional coastal initiative?
Do you want to get involved in partnership working and coastal policy and strategy at a regional level?

An exciting job opportunity for a recent graduate
The post offers:
• 37 hours per week working based in Wigan, in modern canalside offices, close to the town centre and railway stations.
• This post is subject to a pay and grading review, therefore the salary may change
• Fixed Term contract until March 2011

The North West Coastal Forum and its host organisation, 4NW – the Regional Leaders Board, are looking for a dynamic and motivated self-starter to help drive forward the work programme of the North West Coastal Forum – currently England’s only regional Coastal Forum.

With the Marine and Coastal Access Act now moving into implementation, new drivers coming forward from Europe and a raised national awareness of the potential of our coastline now is an exciting time to be involved in coastal management.

This is a unique opportunity for a suitably qualified recent graduate to work as a key part of a talented and ambitious team and help to make a real difference to the sustainable future of the North West’s coast. If you have the energy to make the difference then we want to hear from you.
4NW provides the Secretariat for the North West Coastal Forum, a multi-sector partnership which aims to promote and delivery integrated coastal zone management in the North West to secure the long term sustainability of the region’s coastal zone. 4NW is the Regional Planning Body and the Regional Housing Board.You will play a key role in supporting delivery and moving forward the North West Coastal Forum’s ambitious programme of work.

You will work with the Regional Coastal Project Officer to develop, promote and champion the North West Coastal Forum and deliver its programme of work, including the North West Coastal Trail project and the biennial regional coastal conference; co-ordinating partnership working, organising meetings and events and assisting with day-to-day project management and delivery as required.

Applicants should possess a degree in a relevant discipline (such as marine and coastal management, or environmental science or geography with a strong coastal or marine management element). Applicants will need to demonstrate a thorough appreciation of environmental, social and economic issues at the coast, together with a sound understanding of integrated coastal zone management and its application at local, regional and national level. Effective communication, presentational, project management and IT skills will be needed to establish good relationships with a wide range of national, regional and local stakeholders, and gain their ongoing support for the Forum’s forward work programme.
4NW is a progressive organisation with an enviable reputation for supporting the training and development of our staff. This makes this vacancy an excellent opportunity for career development. A secondment will be considered
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Caroline Salthouse, Regional Coastal Project Officer, on 01942 776941

For further information about the work of the North West Coastal Forum see www.nwcoastalforum.co.uk. For more information about 4NW see: www.4nw.org.uk.
For employment purposes the host authority for this post is St Helens MBC. APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORMS. NO CVs WILL BE ACCEPTED.

For an application pack, visit www.sthelens.gov.uk
Alternatively, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 01744 676778
4NW is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. The organisation operates a no smoking policy.
CLOSING DATE IS Friday 12th February 2010
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 11th March 2010

Head of Wetland Conservation    
WWT HQ, Slimbridge
37.5 Hours per week
c. £38,000-£40,000 pa