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Education Communications Coordinator

London Office, Remote
Part-time
Fixed-term

Contract

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 pro-rata, dependant on experience 
Contract: 12 months fixed term 
Hours: Part Time, 21 hours per week. Standard working hours 3 days per week, 9am – 5pm 

  • Please include a cover letter alongside your application, which includes links to evidence of content that you have previously created. 
  • We are also open to consultant applications for this role; rates will be discussed with you directly.

Location: Somerset House, London, although flexible and hybrid working are encouraged 
Application deadline: 30 April 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

Blue Marine is Europe’s biggest ocean conservation charity, whose aim is to protect and restore life in the ocean. This role will lead communications for the educational division of Blue Marine, Blue Education. 
Blue Education develops innovative materials and aims to inspire all generations, especially young people, about the need to protect and restore the ocean to health. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating compelling social media/ educational content that will inspire thousands of young people about the need to protect the ocean.  

Responsibilities:
  • Design and manage the Blue Education digital channels (TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn etc) to maximise engagement from educators.
  • Deliver compelling social content with a strong focus on platform-native video content to reach thousands of students worldwide. 
  • Stay informed about developments in education policy, curriculum updates and pedagogical best practice, using insights to strengthen programme communications.
  • Stay up to date with shortform (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) trends, sounds and audience insights.
  • Support the Blue Education team and partners to deliver communications strategy for the programme. 
  • Attend fieldtrips, school visits and events to capture content. 
  • Create and manage an asset bank of imagery and videos throughout all partner activities.
  • Establish and manage a monitoring system to facilitate frequent reporting on reach and audience data.
  • Support the Digital Content Manager to maximise use of influencers and ambassadors and spokespeople; ensuring high engagement levels which helps to drive the charities mission. 

This list is not exhaustive, and the selected candidate will be required to undertake other relevant tasks.

Skills and experience required

  • Degree‑level qualification or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience working in formal or informal education settings.
  • Strong track record in social‑first content capture and short‑form video (TikTok, Reels, Shorts).
  • Demonstrated success delivering high‑performing social media content, with a solid grasp of algorithms and analytics.
  • Confident using tools such as Canva, Later, Adobe Suite and CapCut.
  • Understanding of ocean conservation, climate education, ocean science and environmental communication.
  • Excellent writing, editing, design and proof‑reading skills.
  • Experience in a comparable role; proactive, organised and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Strong team player with clear, confident, creative communication skills at all levels.

You may also

  • Have a passion and commitment to the ocean or another environmental cause
  • Have an awareness of opportunities to create change in the environment, climate and ocean space

Why us?

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our inspirational, fast-paced and committed team and be part of scaling up engaging and impactful ocean education. 
 
Working alongside some of the most leading and pioneering minds in marine conservation, our training opportunities and collegiate nature means you will always be learning and supported with your development.  
 
Your wellbeing is important to us, and we hold social events throughout the year. 
We have a great culture and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.  

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 head office is in London and we currently offer an optional subsidy, which is available to employees regularly attending the office. 
 
If you think you have what it takes and the experience to make it happen, then please apply, we would love you to be part of Blue Marine! 
 
Please note 
We reserve the right to close job adverts early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you would like to know more or have any questions, we are happy to help. 
 
We are a responsible and inclusive employer. We value diversity and are committed to equality and creating an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and will support you to reach your full potential. 
 
We want you to perform at your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at HR@edelweisshr.co.uk.