Marine Biodiversity Consultants x2 (Mid or Senior Level)

About Bluedot

Bluedot is a long-standing specialist in delivering global advisory services to assess,
mitigate and manage development risks on marine biodiversity. We support organisations to drive
nature positive contributions locally and at ecosystem scales. This includes developing
conservation actions relating to site-based operations or helping organisations drive wider
transformative outcomes. Working for Bluedot places you at the forefront of delivering positive
change for marine biodiversity and the people that connect with our oceans. Our innovative
approaches, used by major multi-national organisations, demonstrate our commitment to
delivering a net positive impact for biodiversity.

Bluedot is an expanding company of marine biodiversity experts working remotely across the UK.
We also connect to a vast array of associates that are based globally. Bluedot has three core
aims: to drive local content, create better outcomes, and build better legacies. We provide
advice in a humble, empathetic, collaborative, and pragmatic manner and are passionate about
the work we do, offering our team a work-life balance and growth opportunities.

About the Role

Bluedot are seeking to fill positions at the mid or senior consultant level to assist in
delivering our diverse portfolio of work, with a specific technical focus on supporting
organisations to deliver net positive impacts.

We are especially interested in individuals who are passionate about making a difference, can
naturally engage with a range of stakeholders across all levels of knowledge, and wish to drive
innovation to create better outcomes. Your background can be in academia, conservation or
consultancy.

Characteristics

We’re seeking a professional with a strong background in marine biodiversity, conservation and
restoration, and net gain. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the marine environment,
a creative thinker, and adept multi-tasker with the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• Masters degree in a biodiversity related subject
• Experience working with international finance or private development organisations
• Experience delivering marine conservation and restoration programmes
• Experience advising on biodiversity net gains
• Understanding of new and emerging policies and frameworks
• Experience attending and speaking at UK and international biodiversity events
• Experience using biodiversity data and analysis tools
• Confident communicator, with excellent writing skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a remote team
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required

Desirable:

• PhD degree in (marine) biodiversity related subject
• Experience in capacity building
• Proficiency in a second language, particularly French, Arabic, Spanish or Portuguese
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and remote sensing
• Understanding of marine spatial planning
• Able to demonstrate the development and application of an innovative approach relating
  to biodiversity assessment, management or conservation
• Experience of supervising or managing individuals and/or small teams

Benefits

• Flexible working approach
• Ability to contribute to academic research
• Connection to company funded conservation programmes
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Birthdays as additional leave if on a working day

We encourage you to apply if your skills and experience are a good match for the role, even if
you don’t meet all the requirements. Find out more about Bluedot here.