Marine Conservation Graduate - Blue Marine Foundation

Key information

Contract: Fixed-Term, 2-year graduate scheme.
Anticipated start date: September 2027
Hours:  Full time, 35 hours per week. Standard working hours are Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm.
Location: Somerset House, London, although hybrid working is encouraged.
Salary range: Real London Living Wage (currently £28,860), plus a generous benefits package
Application closing date: please provide your CV and cover letter by 31 October 2026

The Role

Blue Marine Foundation are delighted to offer an opportunity for two graduates to join thier team and support the ongoing success of their mission.

This specialist two-year training programme will start in September 2027 and is designed for graduates looking to begin their careers in the charity sector. If you are passionate about the environment and are a recent graduate or will graduate in the year the programme opens, we encourage you to apply. 

During the programme, you will work alongside Blue Marine Foundation colleagues and complete four rotational placements over the two years, spending six months in each placement. 

The format will give you a chance to develop skills and experience in some of the following specialist areas: Education, Climate, Fundraising, Economics, Media, Investigations, Policy, Science, Legal and Projects.

The graduate scheme is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting Blue Marine Foundation projects in real time, as well as being part of a team that truly values your contribution. 

You will be provided with a mentor who will support you throughout the duration of your role and help you make the most of the opportunity. 

Skills and experience required

You will have:

• Or be working towards, a high 2:1 or First Class degree, in any degree subject.
• 144 UCAS points or 99 Scottish Highers points (or equivalent qualification).
• Evidence of a strong passion and commitment to the ocean or another environmental cause.
• Current right to work in the UK.
• The ability to communicate ideas and information clearly through written content, adapted to engage varied audiences.

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