Solway Coast & Marine Project - Project Officer

Scotlink; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental organization in Stranraer seeks a Project Officer for the SCAMP Innovation in Restoration project. This full-time, flexible role involves managing marine restoration projects, developing community engagement strategies, and working with volunteers. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management and restoration techniques. This position is funded until March 2030 with a possibility of extension. The role includes collaboration with academic institutions and community partners to enhance local marine ecosystems.

Qualifications

• Experience in marine restoration techniques and project management.
• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams and with volunteers.
• Strong communication skills for engagement with community and partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver SCAMP Innovation in Restoration on time and within budget.
• Develop and deliver Marine Research Centre activities.
• Assist with volunteer management for project activities.
• Communicate and report to SCAMP core group and SFP.

Skills

Project management

Restoration techniques

Monitoring and evaluation

Citizen science

Volunteer management

Job description

Project: Solway Coast and Marine Project Innovation in Restoration

Post holder reports to: SCAMP Innovation in Restoration Project Manager

Hours: 35 hours / week, flexible working (Full-time post, fixed term until 31/03/30 but with likely further 5 years funding through National Lottery Heritage Fund Funding)

SCAMP - Landscape Connections is a seascape-scale nature restoration project covering 210 miles of the North Solway Coast and its shallow marine environment in Dumfries and Galloway.www.solwaycoastmarine.co.uk

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Solway Firth Partnership (SFP) team on the new SCAMP Innovation in Restoration project as a Project Officer.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and self-motivated marine specialist who will be responsible for exploring new techniques in seagrass restoration, native oyster and saltmarsh expansion. You will have experience in project management, restoration techniques, monitoring and evaluation, working with interns and volunteers, and embracing citizen science.

Download an application pack from www.solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk. For further information please contact: Solway Firth Partnership on [e-mail]

The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Friday 13th March 2026.

Main Duties

The key elements of the SCAMP Innovation in Restoration Marine Project Officer post will be to:

• Deliver SCAMP Innovation in Restoration on time and within budget
• Develop and deliver Marine Research Centre activities and field work in collaboration with academia and other organisations
• Work closely and collaboratively with the wider SCAMP National Lottery Heritage Funded Project led by Dumfries and Galloway Council, attending SCAMP team meetings as required and supporting wider SCAMP events.
• Assist with volunteer management
• Develop and deliver protocols and guidance to support the future scaling up of restoration efforts
• Support other SCAMP staff, students, interns and PhD’s
• Communicate and report to SCAMP core group and SFP more generally
• Deliver natural capital enhancement
• Support work towards an engaged local community with opportunities for education, awareness and practical experiences
• Liaise and build relationships with collaborative and partnership organisations including the wider SCAMP National Lottery Heritage Funded Project (led by Dumfries and Galloway Council)
• Provide support to the wider aims and delivery of the SCAMP project