The Port of Dover is closing the gap every day between the UK and the world by connecting trade, travel, visitors and communities locally-globally, collaborating with local and international partners to create a more seamless, smart, sustainable and tech-enabled port.
As the UK's busiest international ferry port and a vital gateway for the movement of people and trade, Dover handles £144 billion of trade per year, 33% of UK trade in goods with the EU and welcomes over 11 million passengers. Dover is also an award-winning cruise port, with a diversifying cargo business and a brand-new marina.
Every trade, travel and visitor experience is an opportunity for connection and exchange. Our operation requires a dedicated team of people working in a diverse range of roles. We are committed to developing the skills and industry knowledge of our employees to enhance performance and support the achievement of our business objectives.
Job Summary
You will assist with the management of the Boards Environment System and undertake environmental monitoring within Dover Harbour and its approaches in order to provide satisfactory and safe environmental service to the port.
You will also undertake routine, regular and periodic environmental surveys using the established procedures and techniques to obtain data on water quality, trawling, benthic fauna, algae, ornithology, terrestrial ecology, littoral surveying and air monitoring from designated sites within the port to ensure that environmental baselines are being complied with.
Start date will be August 2025 for a 12-month placement
Skills and Qualifications
* To have passed the second year of your BSc degree
* Field and practical experience in environmental monitoring
* Understand the relationships between species, ecosystems, habitats and the natural and anthropogenic causes and influences on them
* Be familiar with and have knowledge of marine environmental management and monitoring techniques
* Good knowledge of MS Office products
* Have a general knowledge and understanding of GIS
* Understand the relationship between the weather and ocean condition
* Excellent organisation skills
* Be a champion for environmental improvement and progressing the sustainability agenda
* Ability to work near/on water and on a floating craft
* Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle
Benefits:
* 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
* Accommodation available
* Generous contributory pension scheme
* Discretionary annual bonus scheme
* Private Health Care
* Life assurance
* Employee assistance programme
* 3rd party discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Benefits and reward platform
* Free Parking
* Employee volunteering scheme
All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years) and there will be a pre-employment medical including a Drug and Alcohol test. We need to satisfy your Right to Work in the UK.
Please be aware that all employees will be subject to background security checks in order to obtain a Dock Pass.
We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is looking after each other and respected, included and able to perform at their best.
We are happy to discuss flexible working where possible.