Graduate, full-time, London Office
Marine Conservation Graduate
Contract
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 £26,936), plus a generous benefits package
Application closing date: please provide your CV and cover letter by 31 October 2026
Blue Marine's Mission
Blue Marine Foundation seeks to protect and restore life in the ocean.
Our mission is to see at least 30 per cent of the ocean protected by 2030 and the whole ocean sustainably managed. We support low-impact fishing and equitable use of the ocean and address overfishing – one of the world’s biggest environmental challenges.
We are a dynamic NGO at the heart of cutting-edge marine conservation with headquarters in London but operating globally. This is an incredible chance to join our highly impactful charity; we look forward to hearing from you.
The Role
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for two graduates to join our team and support the ongoing success of our 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.
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 our 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.
Our graduate scheme is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting our 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 your time with us 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.
Why us?
This is a great opportunity for you to join our inspirational team and learn from some of the most pioneering minds in marine conservation!
We embrace agile working and trust our employees to work in a hybrid manner that gives them the flexibility to work from home or at the office according to their work commitments. Our graduates will be expected to attend the London office regularly as part of the placement. We also recognise our head office is in London and currently offer an optional subsidy, which is available to employees regularly attending this office each week.
Our collegiate nature and culture mean you will always be learning and supported with your development.
Your wellbeing is important to us; we have a great culture, hold team social events throughout the year and ensure an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of making a difference, then please apply, we would love you to be part of Blue Marine!
Please note
If you are interested in the opportunity, please do apply as soon as possible. We are likely to receive an extremely high volume of applications for our Graduate Scheme and we reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
We will ensure that all applicants are kept updated throughout the process and details and guidance will be provided throughout the application and selection process to ensure that all applicants are aware of what to expect at each stage.
Access
As an inclusive employer, we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion, or belief. We welcome applications from everyone who shares our passion for the ocean, our values and is interested in working with us.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support to facilitate your application or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our People and Culture team at HR@edelweisshr.co.uk
International Students
Please be advised we welcome applications from everyone, however Blue Marine's ability to make and honour any offer to you will be subject to the UK government immigration rules applicable at the time. Any offers will be made subject to immigration status and right to work being confirmed and evidenced. You must be able to evidence the right to work in the UK before the start date of the Graduate Scheme.
Diversity Monitoring
To help us monitor the effectiveness of our diversity and inclusion policies, we encourage you to complete the diversity fields on our application form, which relate to gender and ethnicity.
- How your data is used/kept: This information will be used for anonymous statistical purposes to review the development of diverse backgrounds applying to our graduate scheme. The data is kept strictly confidential and additional security settings are programmed into our recruitment system to ensure the information will never be seen by the hiring panel or used in any part of the selection process.
- Voluntary nature: Completion of these questions are entirely voluntary. If you prefer not to answer any question, you can select "Prefer not to say". The data is processed anonymously for statistical monitoring in compliance with data protection laws and our privacy policy.