The National Oceanography Centre conducts brand new research in areas of environmental interest and concern, including innovative techniques in ocean exploration, from the coastal seas to the extreme ocean depths. We’d love for you to join our team.

Leading the way in ocean science

As a world-leading oceanographic centre, employing over 540 people, we provide excellent opportunities for staff from the UK and around the world, and from a range of backgrounds, to collaborate with their experience and ideas to produce the highest quality research.

Many of our staff are scientists, engineers or technologists who carry out world-leading research, or develop the machines and run the ships that help us understand the ocean environment. They are supported by a range of staff working in areas as diverse as finance, HR, facilities management and communications.

Both NOC sites are embedded in university campuses and are part of dynamic learning environments where graduate students carry out research alongside some of the leading scientists in their field.

Learning and development

As an organisation holding the Investors in People award, NOC takes the learning and development needs of its staff seriously. We offer opportunities for staff to develop and enhance their skills through on the job development and relevant training, and to expand their horizons further. Also, as a member of the Athena SWAN Charter we promote the recruitment and career progression of women across the NOC and we are committed to promoting equality and diversity in our workplace.