AONB And Geopark Marine Project Officer
Newry, Mourne & District CouncilDownpatrick, DownScale SO1, SCP 25-27, £36,363 - £38,220 pa pro rata
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Main Purpose of Post / Role: The successful candidate will play a central role in delivering the Council's contribution to the Coastal Monitoring and Adaption Planning (CMAP) project, leading the design and implementation of a targeted programme to transition traditional mooring systems in Strangford Lough to advanced mooring systems (AMS). The postholder will work at the interface of marine conservation, climate adaption and community engagement, collaborating with mooring owners, stakeholders and project partners to support sustainable coastal management. This role will involce project planning and delivery, stakeholder engagement, procurement and funding coordination, and the promotion of nature-based solutions that enhance biodiversity, protect seabed habitats and build resilience to climate change within the Marine Protected Area, AONB and Geopark.
This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by teh Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
Duration of Appointment: This is a temporary funded post until 31 March 2029, which may be extended or curtailed subject to funding.
Salary: Scale SO1, spinal point 25-27, £36,363 - £38,220 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked). Plus 19% employer pension contribution. Pay frequency is monthly by BACS (Bank Automated Clearing System) in arrears on the third last banking day of the month.
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 36 hours per week. This post is eligible to participate in the Flexi Scheme.
Main Purpose of Post / Role: The successful candidate will play a central role in delivering the Council's contribution to the Coastal Monitoring and Adaption Planning (CMAP) project, leading the design and implementation of a targeted programme to transition traditional mooring systems in Strangford Lough to advanced mooring systems (AMS). The postholder will work at the interface of marine conservation, climate adaption and community engagement, collaborating with mooring owners, stakeholders and project partners to support sustainable coastal management. This role will involce project planning and delivery, stakeholder engagement, procurement and funding coordination, and the promotion of nature-based solutions that enhance biodiversity, protect seabed habitats and build resilience to climate change within the Marine Protected Area, AONB and Geopark.
This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by teh Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
Duration of Appointment: This is a temporary funded post until 31 March 2029, which may be extended or curtailed subject to funding.
Salary: Scale SO1, spinal point 25-27, £36,363 - £38,220 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked). Plus 19% employer pension contribution. Pay frequency is monthly by BACS (Bank Automated Clearing System) in arrears on the third last banking day of the month.
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 36 hours per week. This post is eligible to participate in the Flexi Scheme.
The closing date for applications is Monday the 25th of May 2026
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