Your mission
Role overview:
You will work closely with OSC’s senior scientific and management staff, as well as contractors, to produce and deliver high-calibre industry reports and support tender submissions. The role requires the ability to meet tight deadlines, sometimes outside usual working hours.
Your profile
Key Responsibilities:- Writing routine MMO/PAM reports;
- Support the preparation of commercial tenders for new work; and,
- Research and assimilate information for commercial literature reviews.
Essential criteria:- UK citizenship or a visa permitting work within the UK;
- Proven copy-editing experience;
- Excellent command of spoken and written English, including grammar, punctuation, spelling, and writing style – with the ability to learn and apply OSC’s house style;
- Degree in a relevant marine scientific discipline (e.g., marine biology, oceanography, marine ecology, environmental science, zoology, etc.);
- Strong team collaboration skills to produce high-quality publications and reports;
- Ability to collect, assimilate, prepare, and interpret data for industry-standard reports;
- Meticulous attention to detail;
- Genuine interest in marine monitoring methods, ecology, and physical oceanographic processes;
- High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams);
- Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure;
- Experience maintaining an information library and ensuring knowledge is current and accurate;
- Prior experience with Endnote or similar referencing software; and,
- Commercial awareness and genuine interest in OSC’s business and the wider industry.
Desirable criteria:- A-Level/Higher or equivalent in English;
- Previous experience as a report writer in the commercial sector;
- Experience creating publication-quality maps and plots using GIS and/or R (or similar);
- JNCC-approved MMO certification; and,
- Prior MMO/PAM work in research or commercial sectors, and interest in fieldwork aboard vessels/rigs.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a written test and provide proof of the right to work in the UK. OSC is unable to sponsor visa applications for this position.
To apply:Send your CV and cover letter to admin@osc.co.uk. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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