Location: West London, London, South East, UKOcean Investment Development ManagerFlexible/remote working in the UKAbout UsWe are a leading UK environmental charity dedicated to protecting our ocean - defending crucial habitats, regenerating vitalecosystemsand inspiring volunteers. We unite communities, governments, and industry, and champion science-based solutions for cleaner, healthier seas to tackle the climate and nature emergency.We are currently looking for an?Ocean Investment Development Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week.This is a remarkable opportunity for a highly skilled environmental economist to join our purposeful, mission-led organisation.We will provide you with a platform to shape thinking at the frontier of environmental and economic innovation, where your curiosity will be encouraged, yourexpertiseamplified, and your ideas can influence how society chooses to protect the ocean for generations to come.Andyoullbe able to do all of this from the comfort of your own home, supported by a remote working model that empowers you to shape your days in ways that protect your wellbeing and nurture the life you want to lead beyond work.The Benefits- Salary of £34,000 - £39,000 per annum- Annual leave starting at 25 days a year, plus Bank Holidays, and increasing with service (we also close between Christmas and New Year as extra time off)- 8% employer contributions to our stakeholder pension scheme- Sick pay at full pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half pay (after probation ends)-Great worklife balance through flexible and, in many cases, remote working- Support for your health and wellbeing with a programme of activities plus an employeeassistanceprogramme for you and the people who live with you- A paid day for you to volunteer to support another charity of your choiceThe RoleAs an Ocean Investment Development Manager, you will lead our work at the intersection of environmental economics,financeand policy, helping drive investment and action for ocean recovery.Specifically, you will shape and advance influential policy positions across the UK and devolved parliaments, ensuring the sustainable blue economyremainscentral to tackling the climate and nature emergency.With this in mind, youwill develop research-led solutions and economic models thatdemonstratethe true value of ocean regeneration and open the door for greater public and private investment.You will also act as our primary interface within the finance sector, working directly with asset owners, investmentconsultantsand asset managers to embed marine biodiversity into investment strategies and inspire stronger, long-term commitment to a thriving ocean.Additionally, you will:- Represent the organisation externally to champion the sustainable blue economy- Advise senior leaders on finance-sector and natural capital developments- Work with teams and partners to produce materials and initiatives that drive engagementAbout YouTo be considered as an Ocean Investment Development Manager, you will need:- Experience with economic modelling, financial analysis or applied quantitative research- Experience engaging external audiences through workshops,roundtablesor public-facing events- Experience designing,organisingorfacilitatingpolicy, finance-sectoror public-facing events- Demonstrable understanding and practical application of environmental economics or sustainable investment, including natural capital approaches- Good understanding of UK/EU environmental and marine policy legislation- Educated to BSc/BA level in marine/environmental science with policy experience, economics with environmental experience, or equivalent demonstrable experienceThe closing date for this role is 11thJanuary 2026.Other organisations may call this role Sustainable Investment Manager, Environmental Economist, Ocean Policy Manager, Natural Capital Investment Manager, or Marine Policy and Finance Lead.Webrecruit and the Marine Conservation Society are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed toproviding equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptableway to conductbusinessand we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you want to drive investment and policy impact as an Ocean Investment Development Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.TPBN1_UKTJ