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Villa Group

Owner-operator of Maldives luxury resorts

Marine Biologist

Environmental SciencesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNalaguraidhoo, MaldivesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree or recognized qualification in Marine Biology, Marine Science, Environmental Science, Oceanography, or a related field.
  • Good knowledge of coral reef ecosystems and tropical marine environments.
  • Good knowledge of local marine species and reef ecology.
  • Good spoken and written English.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to communicate scientific information clearly to guests and staff from different backgrounds.
  • Strong organizational and reporting skills.
  • Basic computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
  • Good swimming and snorkeling ability.
  • Ability to work outdoors and in marine environments for extended periods.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural resort environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support the dive center and resort in marine conservation, environmental education, marine-life monitoring, and guest engagement activities.
  • Develop and conduct educational and conservation activities with the Dive Center Manager, instructors, divemasters, excursion guides, resort departments, and guests.
  • Monitor marine ecosystems, provide accurate information about marine life, and contribute to the protection and sustainable use of the surrounding marine environment.
  • Comply with all diveOceanus Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Follow all resort policies, environmental standards, and standards of conduct.
  • Follow established marine conservation, monitoring, and safety procedures.
  • Ensure all environmental monitoring and conservation data is recorded accurately.
  • Maintain confidentiality of company, guest, and project information where applicable.
  • Maintain professional appearance and grooming standards.
  • Cooperate fully during audits, investigations, and incident reporting.
  • Protect company assets, marine biology equipment, and conservation resources.
  • Demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, and scientific responsibility in all interactions.
  • Promote responsible and sustainable marine tourism practices.
  • Report environmental incidents, damaged reefs, pollution, or other significant observations to management.
  • Follow applicable local environmental regulations and resort requirements.
  • Support operational requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in coral monitoring, marine conservation, reef restoration, or environmental education is an advantage.
  • Diving certification is preferred.

About the Company

Villa Group

Owner-operator of Maldives luxury resorts

Villa Resorts owns and operates a collection of private island luxury resorts in the Maldives, each with its own distinct concept and on-site experiences. Villa Holidays Touristik GmbH serves as the international wholesaler that sells holiday packages and works with European travel agents to promote the resorts. The company controls the guest experience by managing its own properties (including modern dining concepts and curated wine collections) and emphasizes locally owned operations and sustainable, culturally immersive stays. Its goal is to grow its Maldivian luxury portfolio, expand eco-focused and immersive destinations, and extend its international reach while maintaining high-quality, locally run hospitality.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Frankfurt, Germany
Founded
1997

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