Marine Fisheries Sustainability Consultant
3 weeks ago
Role Requirements: (Please refer to these in your Supporting Statement)
Essential skills and demonstrable knowledge/experience through research or employment:
Comprehensive understanding and relevant experience in marine fisheries, their ecology, and management, particularly within Scotland/UK. Insight into the interactions between marine fisheries and marine biodiversity. Familiarity with conservation and marine planning legislation pertinent to Scotland's waters, including the Marine (Scotland) Act and the designations and features that constitute the Scottish marine protected area network. Practical knowledge/experience of GIS. Awareness of the Scottish fishing industry and its challenges, ideally with hands-on experience in evaluating and analyzing fishing activity data. Strong communication skills, capable of reviewing complex technical information and conveying it clearly to diverse audiences, both in writing and verbally. Proven ability to organize and manage workloads, effectively balance competing priorities, and meet multiple deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate effective representation to various stakeholders, including strong influencing and negotiation abilities. A degree or equivalent in a relevant natural science such as zoology, biology, ecology, fisheries, or environmental science, along with relevant postgraduate experience.Prerequisites
Proof of right to work in the UK, and residing in the UK. Willingness to undergo a Disclosure Scotland application. While proficiency in Gaelic is not mandatory, it is a desirable skill to support our commitment to our Gaelic Language Plan.Working for NatureScot
NatureScot provides an attractive benefits package to reward and support you during your tenure with us. Our offerings include the civil service pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance, flexible working hours, and an employee discount program.
NatureScot's Net Zero Commitment
Whether working remotely or in an office, or traveling for meetings and site visits, as a member of NatureScot, you will contribute to our Net Zero initiative, for instance, by making environmentally conscious travel choices.
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