WDC is seeking a strategic and collaborative policy expert with the passion to end the suffering of whales and dolphins. This role will shape and lead WDC’s campaigns to protect cetaceans from noise pollution, offshore developments, energy extraction and vessel strikes. WDC position: Offshore Industries Coordinator Type: Three -year fixed term contract, with potential to become permanent Responsible to: Head of Safe Seas Responsible for: NA Department: Campaigns and Policy Location: Homebased and/or Chippenham (hybrid working optional) Date produced: February 2025 Key working relationships Internal – work closely with Safe Seas and broader C&P team, and staff from all WDC departments and international offices. External – managing external consultants, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders including government departments, academia, NGOs, corporate and strategic partners, funders and the media. Main tasks: Lead delivery of specific activities aimed to protect cetaceans from offshore developments, noise, vessel strikes and deep-sea mining. Assist in the development of effective strategies to protect whales and dolphins from adverse anthropogenic activities, in particular offshore developments, noise, vessel strikes, disturbance and deep-sea mining. Proactively engage with stakeholders and represent WDC in external meetings, NGO networks, political arenas and at national and international fora to influence positive changes. Undertake engagement with businesses and industry representatives where relevant. Collaborate on intergovernmental engagement work and attend international meetings where needed, such as the International Whaling Commission (IWC). Proactively identify and take forward initiatives that capitalise on opportunities which will end the suffering of whales and dolphins which are the result of damage to or human action in the ocean. Maintain an understanding of social, legislative, scientific and policy developments relating to cetaceans and their environment, particularly those relevant to anthropogenic impacts on the ocean. Work together with WDC’s international offices where appropriate and update internal staff about programme developments and plans. Proactively build and maintain collaborative relationships with policymakers, industry and other key stakeholders with the aim of achieving positive changes in policy and practice. Engage with emerging policy priorities such as compensatory measures for offshore wind and marine net gain. Write or coordinate the publication of papers, reports and other communications which uncover problems and demonstrate solutions to protect whales and dolphins living in the ocean to inform and influence decision makers, the public and other stakeholders. Act as a media spokesperson as required. Work alongside the Fundraising and Communications teams to deliver WDC objectives Work with the Communications team to develop communications strategies and campaigns which engage our supporters, followers and wider audiences. Work with the Fundraising team by engaging with potential and current donors and partners, as well as maximising funding opportunities through the work of the Campaigns and Policy team. Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of funded work and the communication of clear impacts and achievements. Other duties Monitor and demonstrate the impact of the work carried out. Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this role. Necessary obligations and tasks will change from time to time to meet the needs of the department and organisation. Person Specification Essential Desirable Experience: Experience of influencing policy change X Experience planning and overseeing budgets X Experience of developing and implementing successful projects or campaigns X Experience of working in or with the NGO sector, ideally in animal or ocean protection or conservation X Experience of engaging at intergovernmental fora X Experience of working with a range of stakeholders X Experience of speaking to the media X Skills & Abilities: Good interpersonal and relationship building skills X Ability to successfully manage multiple responsibilities and projects at a time X Excellent verbal and written communication skills X Demonstratable leadership skills X Qualifications: Appropriate degree level or equivalent relevant experience X Knowledge: Understanding of the broad range of issues affecting whales and dolphins X Knowledge of anthropogenic ocean issues, ideally including technical familiarity with noise and offshore renewables. X Other: Willingness to work outside of normal office hours X Ability to undertake national and international travel, if required X WORKING FOR WDC Salary: Starting salary will be related to your experience and skills but will be within the region of £32,000- £35,000. All employees are paid monthly in arrears on the last working day of the month. Hours of work: This role is for 35 hours a week. The standard working week is 35 hours, Monday to Friday. However this role may require occasional flexibility in work pattern. Place of work: We are flexible about location for the right candidate. You can work home-based or from our office in Chippenham, or a hybrid mixture of both. You must be living in the UK, and you will be required to travel within the UK and abroad. Holidays : Holiday entitlement is 28 working days per year (including 3 days for the WDC annual Christmas shutdown), plus bank holidays for full time staff (pro-rata for part time). Entitlement increases by 2 days per year in the fifth year of employment to 30 days annual leave. Pension: All eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into the workplace pension scheme, managed by Royal London. WDC will contribute matched funding of up to 3%. You will have the option to opt out of the scheme. Life Assurance: All employees are covered under our life assurance policy (three times annual salary). Benefits: Sabbatical and work break options are available after a qualifying period, Cyclescheme, Techscheme and Compturshare Childcare voucher schemes. Privacy Notice - Applicants Data controller: WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, Brookfield House, 38 St Paul Street, Chippenham SN15 1LJ As part of any recruitment process for employees or volunteers, WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) collects and processes personal data relating to applicants. 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