Senior Consultant – Sustainable Blue Economy

About the role

Oxford Policy Management is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead its Sustainable Blue Economy work within the Climate, Sustainability and Resilience practice. The role will shape strategic direction, support project delivery and help grow the oceans portfolio across multiple regions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and promote OPM’s Sustainable Blue Economy offering to secure new work and support existing projects.
• Collaborate with the Nature and Environment team and other practice areas to build pipelines, pre‑position opportunities and lead bid writing.
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams, including OPM staff, consortium partners and external consultants.
• Ensure projects meet financial targets, quality standards and client reporting requirements.
• Maintain and expand client relationships and networks in the sustainable blue economy sector.
• Contribute to internal learning and knowledge sharing on blue‑economy topics.

Required profile

• Significant experience in sustainable development, climate or ocean‑related policy work.
• Proven programme and project management skills, including budgeting and quality assurance.
• Strong ability to build and maintain client relationships and work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in business development, partnership development and bid preparation.
• Excellent problem‑solving and independent working capabilities.

Required skills