- Advertised from 15th July 2026
Role
About the organisation
Founded in 1995, the Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST), is a pioneering, community led, marine conservation organisation.
After proudly establishing Scotland’s first No Take Zone in 2008 and the South Arran Marine Protected Area in 2016, COAST is now recognised worldwide as one of the UK’s leading community marine conservation organisations, enjoying widespread support on Arran and beyond. COAST continues to promote sustainable marine management, deliver education programmes and empower coastal communities, aiming to protect inshore waters not only on Arran, but across the globe.
By joining COAST, you’ll become part of a growing team of people dedicated to making a tangible difference in marine conservation, while also having the chance to work in the beautiful surroundings of the Isle of Arran. You’ll be in a pivotal role for COAST, helping drive real, meaningful change.
About the role
Are you passionate about protecting our seas and campaigning for change? The Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) is seeking a full-time Marine Policy and Campaigns Officer to join our growing team and aid us in advocating for the protection of our seas, around Arran and beyond.
This role will fulfil a crucial link for COAST by shaping our scientific output, existing policies and the knowledge from our coastal communities into new policy and advocacy outputs, ultimately helping COAST’s to achieve it’s goal; to influence national policy, strengthen enforcement and support coastal communities in advocating for better management of Scotland’s inshore waters.
The successful candidate will be able to work across policy, campaigning and stakeholder engagement, whilst contributing to COAST’s growing role as a national voice for community-led marine recovery. The candidate is expected to show excellent project management skills, have relevant experience in campaigning and/or advocacy and be a confident communicator, with a desire to become part of our island community.
Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the Scottish and UK marine policy arena and current issues.
- 2 years relevant experience in campaigning and/or advocacy.
- Confident with working alongside a diverse range of stakeholders.
- The ability to present complex scientific and policy information to non-specialist audiences.
- Strong commitment to COAST’s mission of community-led marine conservation and recovery.
- Excellent communication skills (written and spoken).
- Confident public speaker to a wide range of audiences.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience using digital tools and platforms for communication and outreach.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team.
- Willingness to travel and work across coastal communities where required.
Desirable
- Experience working with or supporting coastal or island communities.
- Understanding of Scottish marine planning and regulatory systems.
- Experience contributing to consultations or policy processes.
- Background in environmental science, marine biology or a related field.
- Experience with GIS or spatial data tools (e.g. QGIS).
- Experience in citizen science, participatory or community research.
- Confidence interpreting environmental datasets and evidence.
Application notes
To apply, a full CV with a covering letter detailing how you meet our requirements should be sent by email to Áine Purcell Milton at recruitment@arrancoast.com
Application deadline: 7th August 2026
Online interviews: 25th & 26th August 2026
If you would like to discuss this position with us informally, please email us at the same address.
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