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A career with a purpose

At OSRL, you're not just joining a company—you’re becoming part of a global network of professionals dedicated to oil spill preparedness and response. With over 300 people across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and the Americas, we’re united by a shared commitment to supporting our members worldwide and mitigating the impact of spills on the environment and communities.

Whether you're deploying to the frontline of an incident, facilitating training and exercises, managing finances, advancing scientific insight, or delivering key support services —your contribution plays a vital role. Every team and individual at OSRL helps deliver our mission, shaping the way we prepare for and respond to global incidents.

Our collaborative culture, international reach, and shared purpose create an environment where you can grow both professionally and personally—building a career that makes a real difference.

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Why choose a career with OSRL

OSRL is the world’s largest international oil spill preparedness and response cooperative, trusted by industry to support incident preparedness and response around the world. For over 40 years, we’ve worked alongside our members to help them manage the risks of oil spills—responding rapidly and effectively, and continuously supporting industry worldwide.

Our 24/7 service is powered by people across many disciplines, from response and science to operations, training, and business support. Whether you’re working in the field or behind the scenes, every role at OSRL contributes to delivering high-quality, collaborative solutions that make a real difference.

Who we are

OSRL benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package tailored to each region, designed to support your overall wellbeing. Speak to your local HR contact to find out what’s available in your region—we offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and personal development, with region-specific packages designed to reflect local needs.

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Health benefits

Health benefits range from private medical care, dental care and access to a leading health app

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Generous pension scheme

Automatic enrolment to our pensions scheme with contributions from OSRL

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Performance based bonus

You'll receive an annual performance based bonus

Growing with us

From your first day at OSRL, your learning and development are supported through a wide range of opportunities tailored to your role and aspirations.

Our dedicated learning platform gives you access to practical, hands-on experience, industry-recognised certifications, coaching, and leadership development.

Whether you're building technical capability, deepening your expertise in specialist functions, or exploring broader career pathways, we provide the tools, guidance, and encouragement to help you grow with confidence, adapt to change, and make a lasting impact.

Starting your OSRL journey

Whether you join our response teams, training and consultancy functions, or business support services, every OSRL journey begins with a tailored induction that connects you to our mission, values, and high standards.

For those in operational roles, this includes our intensive 12-week Spill Responder course—led by experienced responders and grounded in real-world scenarios.

Across all disciplines, you’ll gain the knowledge, confidence, and connection needed to succeed in your role and contribute meaningfully to our shared purpose.

Our people

We believe our greatest asset is our people and they’re at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we are committed to promoting an inclusive, supportive environment where every individual can thrive—both personally and professionally.

We support a balanced approach to work, encouraging time spent both at OSRL locations and working from home where appropriate. Our focus is on creating an environment where you can do your best work while having the flexibility needed to perform at your best.