Northern Ireland Marine Task Force Officer

A primary focus will be to provide technical ecological expertise relating to Marine Protected Areas, Marine Spatial Planning and sustainable fisheries management in Northern Ireland and within the context of the UK’s exit from the European Union. 

The officer will, on behalf of and alongside NIMTF members, lead initiatives such as producing reports, legal advice and organising events to influence marine protection and planning. The officer will provide a strong and articulate voice to key decision makers and stakeholders and coordinate NIMTF’s work, represent NIMTF on fora, and report to and facilitate meetings of the group.

This post is funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, and supported by NIMTF’s members.  The officer is employed by Ulster Wildlife on behalf of the NI Marine Task Force.

The NIMTF is a coalition of ten non-Government organisations including RSPB, Ulster Wildlife, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, WWF, National Trust, Friends of the Earth, Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, Marine Conservation Society and Northern Ireland Environment Link, campaigning under the vision for ‘Clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas’

Fixed-term contract until 28 February 2022 but with possibility of extension subject to funding.