Fisheries Biologist

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated fisheries biologist to join their Environmental Assessment Team. This role involves supporting various fish monitoring projects across Wales, with a focus on delivering environmental outcomes while meeting statutory requirements. The successful candidate will lead survey activities and analyze environmental data, contributing to important ecological assessments. Flexible working arrangements are available, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about environmental science and fisheries management.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working pattern

Qualifications

• Experience in fisheries monitoring and data analysis.
• Ability to lead survey and monitoring activities.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and implementation of monitoring programmes.
• Deliver environmental monitoring programmes, primarily fisheries.

Skills

Fisheries Monitoring

Data Analysis

Environmental Monitoring

Education

Degree in Biology or Environmental Science

Tools

Fish Counters

Job description

Job Description

Team / Directorate: Environmental Assessment Team / Operations

Starting salary: £36,246 rising to £39,942 per annum through annual increments (pro rata for part-time applicants)

Contract type: Permanent

Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome)

Interview date: Week commencing 12/05/2025

Post number: 201151

The role

The South East Environmental Assessment and Advice Team (EAAT) is a multifunctional team undertaking terrestrial and freshwater ecology, water quality, and fishery surveys and investigations. Our work provides evidence that enables the delivery of environmental outcomes to place while meeting statutory requirements. The team is one of six Environmental Assessment and Advice Teams operating across Wales.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Supporting the planning and implementation of monitoring and assessment programmes, and contributing to reporting programmes.
2. Delivering environmental monitoring programmes (primarily fisheries) by leading survey and monitoring activities, including incident response, planning, scheduling, and delivery.
3. Supporting delivery of environmental monitoring programmes through analysis, interpretation, and reporting of samples and environmental data.
4. Assisting in planning, coordinating, and tracking the delivery of monitoring programmes, liaising with NRW Analytical Services, OMAR teams, and other teams on sampling requirements.

We are seeking a fisheries biologist with experience in fisheries monitoring, fish counters, and data analysis to support various fish monitoring projects across Wales.

Additional information:

• Flexible working arrangements are supported.
• Contracted to an NRW office within the specified location with a hybrid working pattern to be agreed upon appointment.
• Face-to-face interviews will be scheduled in advance.
• Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
• We aim to make offers within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.