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Executive Director April 2022

Our mission is to Save the Oceans and Feed the World

Here at Oceana, our goal is to rebuild ocean abundance. What do we mean by ocean abundance? We mean returning populations of fish and other marine species to their full potential, instead of just accepting the status quo. When you look at past accounts of our oceans, you find that the size and numbers of the fish in the sea were much, much larger. The fish caught in the early 20th century were sometimes so large that they dwarfed the fisherman proudly standing next to them in photos. At Oceana, we want to see populations of marine creatures flourish once again, not just hold steady around a diminished baseline. We want to rebuild our oceans so they are once again healthy, diverse ecosystems brimming with food and life. The oceans offer us a rare opportunity to return to a more plentiful past, because unlike many land-based ecosystems, the habitat and animals are still there. We know we can get there with better-managed fisheries, because fish have 2

a remarkable ability to reproduce quickly and because there are multiple examples of fisheries bouncing back when they are better managed. By putting in place science-based quotas, reducing bycatch, and protecting habitat, we can bring the oceans back to abundance. And by limiting offshore oil drilling and other forms of pollution, we can protect the ecosystems that produce abundant oceans.

“Our goal of restoring ocean abundance is practical because it can be achieved through national action.”

Our goal of restoring ocean abundance is practical because it can be achieved through national action by the countries whose oceans produce most of the world’s marine catch. The marine waters of just nine countries and the European Union provide more than two-thirds of the world’s marine catch each year by weight. The waters of 30 countries and the EU give us more than 90% of the world’s catch by weight. A fully rebuilt ocean would provide us with enough marine protein to provide nearly 1 billion people healthy seafood meals every day, forever. In a world where nearly 1 billion people are going to bed hungry tonight, these seafood meals are not a luxury. Moreover, an abundant ocean feeds people without driving the deforestation and

As if these global-scale benefits to human health, hunger, and biodiversity were not enough, a rebuilt ocean fishery can help slow climate change. Livestock are a significant producer of climate changing gasses — one hamburger’s share is equal to the typical commute in the U.S. — and worldwide beef production in 2010 released climate-forcing gasses equal to those produced by Russia. Wild ocean fish do not produce such gasses, and the CO2 released from commercial fishing ships is a trivial part of such global emissions.

aquifer depletion of conventional land-based agriculture. An abundant worldwide marine fishery also promises to improve human health. Medical studies repeatedly show improvements in obesity, cancer, and heart disease when people switch from red meat to fish.

of people healthy seafood every day, securing countless fishing jobs, and showing the world that global scale conservation is surprisingly practical.

We are optimistic that we can save the oceans and feed the world. In so doing, we are protecting marine biodiversity, feeding hundreds of millions

The Role

Executive Director United Kingdom

Department:

Executive

Location:

London, England

The Executive Director for the United Kingdom will lead Oceana’s policy campaigns to protect and restore the abundance of the UK’s seas. The incumbent will lead a team consisting of professionals with skills in science, law, policy, outreach, and communications to accomplish Oceana’s mission. Leadership includes building and managing a talented staff, helping them succeed as a team, delegating with clarity, and advancing their professional development. The Executive Director keeps the team focused on campaign goals and leads it in executing and

adjusting tactics to achieve those goals. The leader for the UK also serves as a compelling external spokesperson for Oceana reaching policy makers and the public. The Executive Director will recruit additional professionals to supplement the current small staff in London. Oceana has offices in 12 countries, which account for close to one third of the world’s wild-caught fish landings. Along with leaders from the other countries plus our global divisions, the Executive Director for the UK serves on Oceana’s International Executive Committee.

The Role

The UK Executive Director will:

• Define campaigns and set measurable goals • Lead the team in achieving Oceana’s campaign goals • Act as Oceana’s chief spokesperson in the UK • Be effective in meeting fundraising goals and grant management • Recruit and manage a professional staff to accomplish Oceana’s mission • Interact persuasively with decision-makers • Broaden and grow Oceana’s constituency on behalf of the ocean • Forge strong coalitions with other nonprofits and local groups that share our interests • Work constructively with stakeholders

• Ensure compliance with country and local laws and with Oceana’s policies and procedures • Benefit from, and contribute to, interchange of ideas and expertise with other Oceana offices • Raise funds and report to funders, in coordination with Oceana’s fundraising departments • Keep Oceana’s leadership informed regarding successes and challenges. Seek assistance overcoming barriers when appropriate • Serve as a member of Oceana’s international executive leadership committee.

The Role

Person Specification

• For this important role, Oceana seeks a leader with creativity, ambition, demonstrated success and a well-honed instinct for achieving public policy decisions at the national level. The Executive Director must be able to articulate a vision, identify strategic opportunities, and advance them through a range of tactics. The Executive Director for the UK should have the experience and good judgment to anticipate and target important issues, quickly formulate plans, and mobilize appropriate resources. Specifically, an ideal candidate will bring the following professional experience and personal characteristics:

• The Executive Director will recruit additional professionals to supplement the current small staff in London. • Demonstrated ability to achieve national policy change in the UK. A plus would be demonstrated ability to achieve such change in the field of conservation, or even better in ocean conservation. • Advanced degree in science, law,

• Proven effectiveness interacting with staff, the public, and government officials in the UK. • Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, budget development, and management of an organization; experience with international organizations is a plus. • Demonstrated success in negotiation. • Demonstrated experience and skill in media relations and public speaking.

communications, or other relevant field and 10+ years of related experience or a relevant combination of education and experience. • Intimate familiarity with the people, culture, traditions, and geography of the UK.

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team. • Proven ability to lead a professional staff, direct complex programs, and engage a broad array of individuals required.

• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills essential. • A strong interest in the marine environment and commitment to Oceana’s mission, goals, and values. • Ability to perform extensive travel throughout the UK and internationally. • Exceptionally strong communication skills.

How to Apply

All correspondence, at this stage, should be via Oxford HR. To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button on the job advert page, complete our online application form, and submit your CV and cover letter as two separate documents. The cover letter should be no more than two pages long, explaining why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you a good fit. The document should be saved in MS Word in the following format: Your First Name-Your LastName-Document Name-Date (mmyyyy) eg, Pat-Jones-CV042022-Oceana or Pat-Jones-CoverLetter042022-Oceana.

Equality Statement Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool. Get in touch If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion, please email oceana-uk-ed@ oxfordhr.co.uk in the first instance. Next steps

Timeline Closing Date

1st June

Early applications are greatly encouraged and will be processed upon receipt.

All candidates will receive an update regarding their application after the closing date. We advise candidates to add the role email to their safe senders list and regularly check their spam folder.

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