Ready to Lead a National Programme?

The Seabed Minerals Authority is delivering one of its most important regulatory milestones — licence renewals. We need a confident, organised leader to drive this process from start to finish.

This isn’t just admin. It’s coordination at a high level. It’s governance in action. It’s ensuring decisions are made with clarity, evidence, and integrity.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building and managing a detailed renewal project plan
• Coordinating technical, legal, compliance, and policy inputs
• Preparing structured, decision-ready packs for the Licensing Panel
• Managing risks, timelines, and accountability across teams

What We’re Looking For

You’ll thrive if you:

• Think in timelines and milestones
• Stay calm under pressure
• Know how to bring people together and drive delivery
• Care about doing things properly, not just quickly
• Can turn complex moving parts into clear outcomes

If you enjoy leading structured programmes and delivering results that matter — this is for you.

Want Your Science to Shape Real Decisions?

At SBMA, science is not theoretical. It informs national policy and regulatory frameworks.

We’re looking for an experienced technical professional who can lead research, analyse complex data, and translate it into clear advice.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading marine and geological assessments
• Interpreting environmental and technical data
• Strengthening evidence-based regulation
• Working with national and international experts

What We’re Looking For

You’ll thrive if you:

• Love analysing complex information
• Think critically and logically
• Can communicate science clearly
• Value integrity and evidence
• Want your work to influence real-world outcomes

If you want your expertise to matter beyond academia — this role delivers that.

Want to Help Shape the Rules?

Regulation doesn’t write itself.

We need a strong thinker who can turn research, consultation, and legislation into clear, practical policy advice.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drafting policy and legal advice
• Supporting Licensing Panel decisions
• Reviewing and improving regulatory frameworks
• Working across government and stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

You’ll thrive if you:

• Think logically and write clearly
• Can evaluate strengths and weaknesses in proposals
• Enjoy structured argument and debate
• Care about fairness, accountability, and process
• Stay balanced and objective under pressure

If you want to help shape how a sector is governed — this is your opportunity.

Interested in Regulation That Actually Protects Standards?

Compliance isn’t about paperwork. It’s about accountability.

We’re looking for someone analytical, fair, and detail-focused to help monitor licence holder obligations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Reviewing compliance documentation
• Supporting investigations
• Analysing data for inconsistencies
• Assisting with regulatory reporting

The Secret

You don’t need to come in as a seasoned compliance expert.
If you are organised, analytical, and confident communicating with stakeholders — we can train you in the technical framework.

You’ll Thrive If You

• Notice details others miss
• Follow through
• Ask good questions
• Communicate clearly and professionally
• Stay objective and principled

If you like structure, accountability, and protecting standards — this role fits.

Ready to Take Compliance Offshore?

This is not a desk job.

As an Inspector, you’ll conduct vessel inspections, monitor activities at sea, and promote health, safety, and environmental compliance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Inspecting vessels and operational practices
• Monitoring compliance with licence conditions
• Gathering evidence and documenting findings
• Promoting strong safety culture

What We’re Looking For

You’ll thrive if you:

• Are confident working at sea
• Have strong judgement
• Stay calm in operational environments
• Communicate clearly and assertively
• Maintain integrity under pressure

If you want hands-on work that directly protects standards — this role stands apart.Item description

Love Structure, Systems, and Getting the Details Right?

Strong governance starts with strong financial management.

We’re looking for someone reliable, organised, and precise to manage finance operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Processing payroll and payments
• Managing reconciliations
• Supporting audits
• Maintaining accurate financial records

The Secret

You don’t need to be a senior accountant.
If you’re detail-focused, methodical, and comfortable with systems — you can grow in this role.

You’ll Thrive If You

• Like organised systems
• Enjoy tracking numbers accurately
• Take ownership of deadlines
• Are dependable and consistent
• Communicate clearly with colleagues

If you want stability, responsibility, and purpose — this is it.

Ready to Launch Your Career in Science & Regulation?

This is your entry point.

You’ll work alongside experienced technical specialists and learn how science informs governance and national policy.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting research and technical analysis
• Assisting with data systems and reporting
• Learning regulatory frameworks
• Contributing to real-world decision-making

The Secret

We don’t expect experience.
We’re looking for curiosity, discipline, and the willingness to learn.

You’ll Thrive If You

• Ask questions
• Think critically
• Are organised
• Care about impact
• Want exposure beyond textbooks

If you want your degree to lead somewhere meaningful — this is where you start.