Job Description

 

Job Title: Project Officer - Marine Litter

Location: Moray Firth Coast between Wick & Fraserburgh

Reporting to: Partnership Manager, Moray Firth Coastal Partnership (MFCP)

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum on a pro rata basis (dependent on experience)

Hours: Up to 35 hours per week – Inc weekend and evening work

Holiday entitlement: 28 days plus statutory public holidays (pro rata)

Place of work: Home working

Term: 5 month fixed contract (until 31.03.2027) – potential to extend subject to funding

Deadline: 7th October 2026 @ 12 noon

  

About the role

Moray Firth Coastal Partnership (MFCP) is looking for a practical and enthusiastic Marine Litter Project Officer to help deliver our coastal marine litter identification and removal project.

The project (SCRAPBook 2.0: From Aerial Surveys to Action) builds on our previous SCRAPBook initiative and will combine aerial coastal surveys, working with a university developing AI/GIS technology, and community action to identify marine litter hotspots and coordinate targeted litter removal. The Project Officer will play a key role in turning the information gathered through the project into practical action on the ground, working with volunteers, communities, schools and partner organisations across the Moray Firth. Travel in own vehicle will be reimbursed.

This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys working in all weathers, with people, is well organised and is happy combining desk-based project coordination with practical work outdoors.

This is a tight turn-around so short notice periods are best suited. Preferred start date is 1st November 2026.

 

Main responsibilities

The Marine Litter Project Officer will:

• Coordinate marine litter removal activities and community beach cleans across the Moray Firth.

• Use identified marine litter hotspots to help prioritise and organise clean-up activities.

• Recruit, support and coordinate volunteers and local community groups.

• Work with MFCP staff, volunteer pilots, community organisations, schools and project partners.

• Support the collection and recording of marine litter data, including quantities and types of litter removed.

• Help establish practical systems for the collection, disposal and, where possible, recycling of recovered marine litter.

• Deliver community engagement, education and awareness activities, including work with schools.

• Support environmental monitoring and the development of the project's AI/GIS mapping work where appropriate.

• Maintain accurate project records and contribute to monitoring, evaluation and funder reports.

• Promote project activities and achievements through community networks and communications.

• Prepare risk assessments and ensure activities are delivered safely and responsibly.

• Help develop partnerships and opportunities that support the longer-term expansion of the project including funding.

• Undertake other reasonable activities required to support successful project delivery.

Essential skills and experience

We are looking for someone with strong project coordination and organisational skills who can work independently while also being comfortable working closely with communities and partners. Applicants should have:

• Proven record of independent working

• Experience working with volunteers, community groups or environmental projects. PVG check essential.

• Knowledge or understanding of marine litter, coastal environments or environmental conservation.

• Good communication and public engagement skills.

• Ability to coordinate beach cleans and other outdoor community activities.

• Experience of building positive relationships with organisations, schools and stakeholders.

• Good data recording, monitoring and report-writing skills.

• Understanding of health and safety requirements for outdoor and volunteer activities.

• Ability to organise their own workload and manage several activities at the same time.

• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and online communication tools.

• A flexible, practical and problem-solving approach to project delivery.

• Need own vehicle and a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to coastal locations across the Moray Firth.

 

Desirable skills and experience

An interest or experience in environmental monitoring, citizen science or coastal data collection would be particularly useful. Experience of marine litter surveys, environmental education, volunteer management, recycling initiatives or working with coastal communities would also be an advantage.

 

Working with MFCP

MFCP is a small, collaborative organisation working across approximately 800 km of Moray Firth coastline. The Project Officer will work closely with the Partnership Manager and project partners but will also have considerable responsibility for organising their own activities and developing relationships with communities.

The role will involve a mixture of home/office working, meetings and outdoor activities, including work on beaches and coastal sites. Some flexibility will be required around weather, tides, volunteer availability and occasional community events outside normal working hours.

The post offers an opportunity to contribute directly to cleaner coastlines while helping develop an innovative approach that combines community action, aerial monitoring, innovative technology and practical marine litter removal.

 

 

Interviews will be held online w/c 19 October

To apply, please send CV and cover letter to:

Partnership Manager: info@morayfirth-partnership.org