Ocean Conservation Leader

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Lifelancer Full time

About Lifelancer

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Company Overview

We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within our organization and in the greater ocean management and conservation community.

Our mission is designed to help secure a healthy ocean for all. We believe that diverse backgrounds, skills, knowledge, and viewpoints make us a stronger organization.

Job Summary

This role focuses on two key areas: partnerships and research impact, and team leadership.

You will lead efforts to identify and cultivate high-value partnerships with NGOs and the research community, ensuring our data and insights are applied effectively.

This work will involve collaborating internally as well as with our program team and supporting their engagement within our priority countries as needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify Strategic Partnerships: In collaboration with the GFW Program team, develop high-impact collaborations with NGOs, researchers, and other key stakeholders to ensure our datasets are driving real-world change in ocean conservation.
  • Lead Research Initiatives: Oversee research projects that leverage GFW's satellite and GPS data to address issues like fisheries management, marine pollution, and the environmental impacts of shipping, offshore energy, and mining.
  • Team Management: Provide leadership and technical guidance to a small team of researchers and data scientists, fostering an innovative and collaborative work environment.
  • Set Research Strategy: Work with senior leadership to define research priorities and ensure that GFW's work continues to deliver on its mission of safeguarding our oceans.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in ocean science or a related field and at least seven years of professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proven ability to build partnerships within the research and NGO communities, especially in areas related to ocean science.
  • An understanding of how satellite imagery, GPS data, and machine learning can contribute to marine conservation and better ocean management.
  • At least two years of team management experience, with the ability to lead and motivate researchers in a dynamic, fully remote, and global organization.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific information to a variety of audiences, including non-technical partners.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary range of $140,000-$155,000 per year.
  • The opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals dedicated to ocean conservation.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including pension/retirement, health insurance, and other perks.
  • The chance to contribute to groundbreaking research and make a meaningful impact on ocean conservation.

How to Apply

Please submit your application, including a cover letter and CV, through our website. We look forward to hearing from you

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