Marine Fisheries Associate Director

**About The Role**:
Are you an expert in marine fisheries? Are you eager to lead and inspire a team of passionate individuals, dedicated to safeguarding marine environments and supporting our clients in delivering large-scale projects in marine/estuarine settings? Are you a strategic thinker, ready to explore new markets and innovative approaches to existing projects?

Due to the significant expansion at APEM Group and the successes of our team, we are seeking an Associate Director with a marine fisheries focus. We're looking for someone with a passion for excellence and a proven track record in developing small teams. Join us, and over time, you'll become the lead expert on large-scale projects, collaborating with multiple teams across APEM, situated in different locations. Your team will operate autonomously, ensuring the delivery of high-quality work, supported by Principals who uphold the highest standards of scientific rigor, thereby enhancing APEM Group's reputation. This role will afford you the opportunity to focus strategically, actively scanning the horizon for the next advancements in marine fishery science or project requirements.

To apply, you'll need:

- A strong professional track record in delivering marine fisheries ecological project work.
- Ideally gained through consultancy work, you should possess an excellent understanding of marine fisheries ecology and assessment and associated legislation, coupled with relevant commercial awareness.
- Moreover, previous experience in organizing and coordinating marine fisheries surveys, along with proficiency in both completing and reviewing others' work for fish and shellfisheries chapters of impact assessments (including HRA, EIA), is required.

You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.

**Next steps**

We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area - we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.

**About Us**: The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help them understand and solve a wide variety of environmental projects in the UK and globally. Our successful pioneering work has enabled us to grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos and integrity. At our core, our people are working towards the protection of the environment across the globe.