Fisheries Technical Specialist

7 months ago

Penrith, United Kingdom Environment Agency Full time

Number of jobs available- 1
- Region- North West
- City/Town- Penrith
- Building/Site- Ghyll Mount
- Grade- Staff Grade 5
- Post Type- Permanent
- Working Pattern- Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
- Role Type- Operational Delivery, Science
- Salary Minimum- £37,462
- Job description- There is an exciting opportunity to join the Fisheries Operations team working across the Lancashire and Cumbria Area. This is a key team, working hard to create a better place by protecting and enhancing our fisheries. With respect to our Fisheries, European Eel like the rest of the UK are currently in decline and currently this issue and its resolution is a particular focus for this role and our team, especially the implementation of the Eel Regulations and general fish passage across the area.
As the Fisheries Technical Specialist in the team, you will lead and co-ordinate our Fisheries input into a wide range of Environment Agency activities, including Water Company planning, FCRM programmes, environmental permitting, Environment Programme and Water Framework Directive activities.
Working with a wide range of teams both at a local and national level, as well as external partners, you will proactively identify and influence opportunities to deliver Fisheries benefits. You will provide specialist input into projects and programmes managed by others.
You will provide technical leadership and support to the wider Fisheries and FBG teams, as well as support for the team leader on the technical direction and priorities.
Your ability to build close working relationships in and outside of the team will be key.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents, or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
- The team- You will join a passionate and supportive team of Fisheries, Biodiversity and Geomorphology experts, with wide ranging knowledge and experience. You will also work closely with Fisheries experts within our other Area FBG and Fisheries Operations teams.
You will be working in a diverse part of the country with a mix of rural and urban areas, upland and lowland rivers, species and habitats.
- Experience/skills required- We are seeking a Fisheries Technical Specialist with field and office-based experience and proven ability in delivering fisheries work.
You will have a degree in a relevant discipline or over 3 years of relevant experience.
You will also have:

- Considerable knowledge and experience of current fisheries issues and legislation.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence a broad range of internal and external customers.
- The ability to build an appropriate evidence base to support your recommendations and decisions.
- Confidence to take decisions with the information available.
- Ability to manage conflicting demands
- A good understanding of Water Framework Directive objectives, as well as protected habitats and species
- Excellent motivation and adaptability in delivering priorities
- Provide support and leadership to others.
- Good IT skills in word, excel, GIS and database management.
- Knowledge of biodiversity and geomorphology would be an advantage.
- Contact and additional information- The role is office based but involves travel across the area and work in the field, and therefore a full driving licence is required.

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