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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Nekton’s goals are audacious so we are looking for an individual with proven experience of business development and successful fundraising within the ocean and / or environmental sector.

The role is at first for a flexible two days a week which could extend during the initial 6month period as required to meet the strategic needs related to business development and fundraising. Subject to review after the initial period, for the right candidate, this role could be a springboard into a full-time or permanent role.

Start From April 2023 (when available)

Location UK or international are both considered (hybrid working including at Oxford HQ if UK based)

Salary Competitive based on experience

Contract 2days + a week, 6months fixed term (with possibility of permanent extension)

Reporting to CEO

Working with Principal Scientist, Head of Finance, Communications Manager

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Finance and Operations Coordinator

Nekton is actively searching for a Finance and Operations Coordinator to join our dynamic team to support the Head of Finance, Management team, and wider team leaders, working predominantly on a new international programme. The role is an interesting blend of finance, HR and operations, and recognising that it is not a pure finance role, would be best suited to someone who enjoys a wide variety of duties, across different areas of operations. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised professional who enjoys taking a hands-on approach and who would be excited to be part of a new programme from the outset.

Start: As soon as possible from 1 April 2023
Location: Hybrid working, including days at central Oxford HQ
Salary: Competitive based on skills and experience.
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Reporting: to Head of Finance
Staff reporting to this post: None
Working with: All teams

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Head of Expeditions

Nekton is actively searching for a Head of Expeditions to join our team to develop and run a series of ocean expeditions internationally combining dive teams, submersibles, ROVs and other subsea research technologies. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who enjoys taking a hands-on approach and who would be excited to take a project from the drawing board to successful delivery.

Nekton’s goals are audacious so we are looking for an individual with a special blend of experience of implementing complex multi-disciplinary ocean expeditions and working with the international academic / government / philanthropic fleets. communications and content production skills, who revels in innovation and who understands what it takes to tell stories in ways that are culturally appropriate to capture public and media attention worldwide.


Start: As soon as possible from 1 April 2023

Location: Hybrid including days at central Oxford HQ with UK and international travel including on expeditions for specific periods

Salary: Competitive based on experience

Contract Full-time,

Reporting to: Project Director

Staff reporting to this post: Expedition Manager / Logistics Coordinator

Working with: Science Director, Head of Finance, Media Director (i.e. as part of the Senior Management Team)

Apply by: Friday 3rd March

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