Careers
ITOPF has responded to more than 800 incidents involving oil or chemical spills worldwide. Our highly skilled international team are ready to assist 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide impartial technical advice.
We operate on a not-for-profit basis and provide a wide range of technical services to promote effective response in the marine environment to back up our core role of responding to ship-sourced spills. Our five key services are spill response, claims analysis & damage assessment, contingency planning, training & education and information.
We are currently hiring for the role of Publicaitons Specialist.
Publications Specialist - Information and Communications Team
Publications Specialist - Information and Communications Team
Are you a brilliant Editor with strong project management skills and a flair for creating and delivering impactful content? We are looking for a Publications Specialist to take ownership of a diverse suite of publications and digital assets for a globally recognised mission-driven organisation. The role offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits and hybrid working (50% per month in beautiful Central London offices).
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment and who is excited about taking ownership for a suite of impactful publications aimed at a b2b audience.
The successful candidate will:
- Lead the full lifecycle of print and digital publications, from concept through to delivery
- Write, edit, and proofread technical and awareness-raising content
- Manage external suppliers and stakeholders across design, print, and translation
- Oversee website updates and development projects to enhance the user experience and functionality
Represent the organisation at international exhibitions and events
We are looking for a candidate with proven experience working on technical content as both an editor, and writer with an eagle eye for detail and strong project management skills. Experience in creating content for both print and digital is essential as well as proficiency with MS Office, Adobe InDesign and graphic design tools. Any experience or interest in the maritime, environmental or technical sectors would be an advantage.
This is an amazing opportunity to join an organisation who are making a real difference to the planet and this role offers the chance to contribute to their publishing efforts in a broad role where you will be able to write, edit, proofread and take real ownership of the final product. If this sounds like you, please get in touch.
Other information:
This role is available either part or full time at our London office (Liverpool Street) with a salary of circa £47k (pro-rata for part time) plus a strong benefits package.
Applications: If you are interested in this role, please contact ITOPF’s nominated recruitment agency Inspired Selection: e.richardson@inspiredselection.com
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 31 August 2025, with first round interviews to take place week commencing 8 September
Find out what joining ITOPF was like for some of our most recent recruits here.
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Privacy statement for applicants
We have a great team of skilled and qualified individuals working across a number of specialisms, they work hard on our mission to promote effective response in the marine environment, and they are supported to do that with training and development, a strong benefits package and a positive working environment, supported by our policies and practices, including different ways to work flexibly, enhanced family leave policies and by working with the team to ensure a dignified, respectful and supportive working environment where colleagues feel valued and are protected from any kind of harassment.
Find out what joining ITOPF was like for some of our most recent recruits, please click here https://www.itopf.org/contact/careers/meet-some-of-the-team/ or below:
Vision & Mission Statement
"To be a trusted source of objective technical advice worldwide on preparedness and response to accidental marine spills."
"To promote effective response to marine spills of oil, chemicals and other substances as a means of reducing impacts on the environment and affected communities."
Core Values
Collaboration – inspiring teamwork and cooperation to achieve the goal of effective spill response.
Integrity – engendering trust in our work through honesty and scientific principles.
Objectivity – providing unbiased, consistent advice to all who seek it.
Respect – empowering a friendly, supportive culture that values diversity and the abilities and experience of all.
Diligence – delivering our services to the highest standards of excellence, with skill and good judgment.