As the Manager of our Marine Discovery Centre (MDC) your scope of work is likely to include (but is not limited to):
Project Management
- Oversee all operations at the MDC, with full working knowledge and active participation in all projects.
- Supervise and actively support our team members:
o Coral Biologist, running and maintaining our Reefscapers coral propagation project.
o Turtle Biologist, working with and developing our national sea turtle conservation projects.
o Marine Biologists (data collection, presentations, excursions, marine aquaculture). - Organise and supervise our internship program, and the Four Seasons apprenticeship program (environmental
awareness classes and apprentice rotation). - Develop, refine and organise all educational and local outreach programmes.
- Produce a monthly illustrated project report, compiling and editing the work of our marine biologists.
- Contribute content and ideas to develop and improve websites and social media engagement.
- Manage and maintain stock levels, purchase orders, receipts, filing.
- Collaborate with other national marine biologists to improve our knowledge of coral reefs and marine species.
- Attend and arrange environmental events, workshops, and presentations to stay up to date on current issues;
meet existing and potential project partners.
Staff Management
- Manage and document staff work rotas, off-days and vacations, in conjunction with Reefscapers management.
- Ensure safe working and diving practices; monitor and maintain staff timekeeping and discipline.
- Conduct and chair weekly departmental meetings.
Working with Four Seasons
- Follow high service standards to international 5-star levels, covering appearance, dress code, professionalism and behaviour (a copy will be provided upon selection, and prior to your acceptance).
- Lead discussions of our conservation projects and the environmental challenges faced in Maldives. A helpful attitude is essential towards resort guests, tour operators, visiting journalists and film-makers.
- Participate in Four Seasons staff meetings, training sessions, weekly guest-management events, and daily departmental briefings, to keep updated with resort operations.
- Liaise with engineering and create work orders for maintenance work and new infrastructure development.
- Ensure the safe use and maintenance of all indoor/outdoor equipment, including dive gear and the whaler.
- Encourage a positive marketing atmosphere linked to resort activities and Reefscapers conservation projects.
Candidate Specification
- BSc and MSc (preferred) in a relevant Marine Science discipline (Marine Biology, Environmental Science).
- Extensive knowledge and technical experience of coral reefs, marine aquaria, and sea turtle rehabilitation.
- 5 years’ experience in tropical marine conservation and research, with a proven ability to develop and manage sustainable projects in the field. Experience of tropical island/resort life is preferred.
- Experience in managing a diverse team of marine biology professionals (essential).
- Confident leadership abilities, with effective team-building skills, to coach and empower colleagues.
- Experience collaborating with external partners (business, community, council/government, NGO).
- Ability to work creatively to problem-solve and overcome new challenges in a remote working environment.
- High standards of integrity and impartiality; good at building positive working relationships with groups and individuals; open to constructive criticism for driving personal and team development.
- Effective organisational, admin and computer skills (database, mapping, and programming are a bonus).
- Excellent written and spoken English (extra languages desirable), plus work experience within a public-facing, service-oriented role communicating with a range of audiences.
- Confident swimmer, PADI Dive Master (or equivalent) essential; boat driving licence preferred.
- Strong 10m free-diver essential (PADI level 1 or equivalent, preferred).
- Physically fit non-smoker, capable of working long hours in the water in all weathers.
Salary and Benefits
- The salary for this position is $1700 USD per month (plus a small commission).
- Working hours are 09:00 to 18:00 with occasional evenings, 6 days (one off day) per week; 36 days’ annual leave.
- Basic DAN dive insurance (sports diver bronze) is included.
- Uniform; staff canteen meals; private staff accommodation; staff canteen meals (with management benefits).
- Annual return home flight, plus one return flight after six months (from Maldives to a regional international hub).
- Official high standards of dress code and behaviour always apply (details provided upon selection). This includes maintaining a professional appearance and a helpful attitude towards resort guests and fellow staff.
Application process – please read carefully
Email your CV and cover letter (explaining why you will be good for the role) to both our MDC Managers: Erin Yungblut: MDC.manager@fourseasons.com, and Simon Dixon: MDCmanager.MLG@fourseasons.com.
In your application, you must include:
- CV + cover letter as PDF file/s, with your name in the filename of the email attachment/s.
- Contact details for two referees; job title “MDC Manager”; where you saw this vacancy advertised.
We only contact short-listed candidates. If you receive no news within 1 month, please assume you were unsuccessful
Further information can be found here.