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Be part of an exciting pre-opening team!
Fregate Island is one of Seychelles’ most unique private islands, known for its pristine beaches, rare wildlife, and long-standing commitment to conservation. Closed for redevelopment since 2022, we are preparing for an exciting reopening with upgraded facilities and new opportunities. To bring this vision to life, we are now recruiting passionate, skilled, and dedicated individuals to join our team.
Job Description
The Assistant Conservation & Sustainability Manager supports the management and delivery of the island’s conservation and sustainability programmes. The role combines hands-on terrestrial and marine fieldwork, scientific monitoring, sustainability projects, team supervision and guest engagement, while supporting the protection of the island’s biodiversity and natural environment.
Main Tasks
- Conduct and coordinate terrestrial and marine conservation monitoring and fieldwork.
- Support habitat restoration, species protection, biodiversity monitoring and sustainability projects.
- Collect, analyse and report conservation and sustainability data.
- Supervise and support Conservation hosts, interns, students and volunteers.
- Lead guest conservation experiences including nature walks, wildlife monitoring and other nature-based activities.
- Support environmental education, sustainability awareness and community initiatives.
- Assist with project coordination, reporting and departmental operations.
Benefits
- Salary based on experience.
- Accommodation provided.
- Meals provided.
- Uniform and laundry service.
- Medical insurance.
- Transport to/from Fregate Island in line with company arrangements.
Job Requirement
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in Biology, Ecology, Conservation, Environmental Science, Marine Science or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ relevant professional experience in conservation, sustainability or environmental management.
- Strong practical experience in scientific monitoring and field-based conservation.
- Previous supervisory and project management experience.
- Strong data analysis skills, including QGIS, Excel, R or similar software.
- Experience in nature guiding, environmental education or guest-facing conservation activities.
- Minimum Rescue Diver certification or equivalent with at least 50 logged dives.
- Strong swimming, snorkelling and marine fieldwork capabilities.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Physically fit and comfortable working in tropical terrestrial and marine environments.
- Experience in remote island operations, nature-based tourism or luxury hospitality is highly desirable.
How To Apply
Interested candidate(s) are requested to Sign-up or login to apply now or Send your CV to [email protected]
Closing Date: 2nd November 2026
Note:
In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application. Otherwise, the Ministry reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.
