Marine, Estuaries and Coastal Support Officer
| Posting date: | 07 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,257 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of Exeter |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | GBP 7791 |
Summary
Job Summary – Devon County Council are recruiting a graduate to join as a Marine, Estuaries and Coastal Support Officer. In this role you will work closely with the Marine, Estuaries and Coastal Officer to support the effective delivery of projects across Devon’s marine, estuarine and coastal environments, with a particular focus on the Exe Estuary Management Partnership. You will support with admin, education and engagement, and communication, the role also involves networking with public sector, charitable, not-for-profit, and statutory organisations. This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) scheme and offers full time hours (36.5 per week) from September 2025 for 12 months. The role offers flexible working arrangements and requires regular in-person attendance at Devon County Council offices in Exeter and site visits across Devon. You will be employed by the University of Exeter and seconded to DCC for the duration of your contract. This means you can take advantage of the benefits available from both organisations. For more information on the GBP scheme, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/internships.
About You – You should be a graduate who has a degree in a relevant subject such as: Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Geography, Ecology, Conservation, Coastal Management or related discipline and has a strong interest in marine, estuarine or coastal environments. You should have strong organisational skills and attention to detail, have the ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines, and be a confident communicator – both written and verbal – with a professional manner. You should be able to work independently and take initiative, especially when delivering education sessions, be comfortable using IT tools including email, Microsoft Office, and social media platforms, and have a willingness to learn new systems and tools (e.g. website editors or newsletter design software). You should be enthusiastic proactive and adaptable, and have a genuine passion for the marine and coastal environment, demonstrated through your studies, work experience, volunteering, community involvement, or other relevant activities. You should be comfortable working with a range of people, from school children to stakeholders and the public, be a collaborative team player, but also confident working independently, and be willing to travel within Devon – access to transport is desirable. Experience working or volunteering in a relevant field, of delivering education, outreach, or working with children/young people, of organising events, workshops or forums, and of using social media for engagement or promotion are all desirable.
The Benefits to You - You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University, including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card (student discount) and Salary Exchange Schemes (such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted membership to the university's sports facilities). The University offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team. You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, bespoke mentoring, and career consultancy opportunities.
Application Closing Date: 31 July 2025
Interviews: 4 August 2025
For further information please email internships@exeter.ac.uk
GBP Scheme Requirements
To be eligible to apply and undertake a GBP role the graduate must meet all of the following criteria:
*To undertake a graduate role through the GBP scheme, you must have either achieved your degree or be in your final year at any UK-based university.
*You must have graduated in the UK within the last 3 years of your most recent degree (we will consider extenuating circumstances of potential applicants that may have prevented them from undertaking a graduate role within 3 years of graduation).
*The University of Exeter is committed to developing an environment which promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity and inclusivity.
*At the time of starting employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK and evidence must be provided in advance of the appointment. Candidates should continue to have permission for the duration of the GBP contract. This includes British citizens, individuals with an EU Pre-Settlement or EU-Settlement Status; and those with a Graduate Route Visa.
*All graduates need to reside in the UK whilst undertaking this role.
How to apply
Please apply by completing the Internship Application Form (downloadable here: https://bit.ly/3AEthv7), following instructions on the form and returning it to The Internships Team at internships@exeter.ac.uk as an email attachment by the closing date: 31/07/2025. We do not accept CVs so please make sure you send a completed application form.
About You – You should be a graduate who has a degree in a relevant subject such as: Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Geography, Ecology, Conservation, Coastal Management or related discipline and has a strong interest in marine, estuarine or coastal environments. You should have strong organisational skills and attention to detail, have the ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines, and be a confident communicator – both written and verbal – with a professional manner. You should be able to work independently and take initiative, especially when delivering education sessions, be comfortable using IT tools including email, Microsoft Office, and social media platforms, and have a willingness to learn new systems and tools (e.g. website editors or newsletter design software). You should be enthusiastic proactive and adaptable, and have a genuine passion for the marine and coastal environment, demonstrated through your studies, work experience, volunteering, community involvement, or other relevant activities. You should be comfortable working with a range of people, from school children to stakeholders and the public, be a collaborative team player, but also confident working independently, and be willing to travel within Devon – access to transport is desirable. Experience working or volunteering in a relevant field, of delivering education, outreach, or working with children/young people, of organising events, workshops or forums, and of using social media for engagement or promotion are all desirable.
The Benefits to You - You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University, including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card (student discount) and Salary Exchange Schemes (such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted membership to the university's sports facilities). The University offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team. You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, bespoke mentoring, and career consultancy opportunities.
Application Closing Date: 31 July 2025
Interviews: 4 August 2025
For further information please email internships@exeter.ac.uk
GBP Scheme Requirements
To be eligible to apply and undertake a GBP role the graduate must meet all of the following criteria:
*To undertake a graduate role through the GBP scheme, you must have either achieved your degree or be in your final year at any UK-based university.
*You must have graduated in the UK within the last 3 years of your most recent degree (we will consider extenuating circumstances of potential applicants that may have prevented them from undertaking a graduate role within 3 years of graduation).
*The University of Exeter is committed to developing an environment which promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity and inclusivity.
*At the time of starting employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK and evidence must be provided in advance of the appointment. Candidates should continue to have permission for the duration of the GBP contract. This includes British citizens, individuals with an EU Pre-Settlement or EU-Settlement Status; and those with a Graduate Route Visa.
*All graduates need to reside in the UK whilst undertaking this role.
How to apply
Please apply by completing the Internship Application Form (downloadable here: https://bit.ly/3AEthv7), following instructions on the form and returning it to The Internships Team at internships@exeter.ac.uk as an email attachment by the closing date: 31/07/2025. We do not accept CVs so please make sure you send a completed application form.
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