This is a really exciting time to join the MMO as we become an independent coastal state, embedding new repatriated functions and services with an increased focus on the protection and enhancing of the marine environment. The role is in the directorate’s multidisciplinary Evidence and Evaluation team of ecologists and social researchers. The team draws from the best available evidence to improve marine management decisions across MMO service areas from marine conservation, to fisheries management to marine planning. The team works closely with colleague across the MMO, academia, consultants and government and non-government bodies to provide independent advice and analysis and commission research as needed. We are looking for experienced social researchers to be able to contribute