Marine Recreational Fisheries Field Surveyor

Recooty; Leominster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An environmental research organization is seeking Field Surveyors across England and Wales for a new project starting July 2023. The role involves conducting surveys, data entry, and community liaison on a freelance basis. Successful candidates will have flexibility in working hours (4 hours per working day) and receive £100-120 per day, equivalent to ~£21,000 pro rata. Interested individuals must apply by June 5th.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in scientific or social science surveying desirable.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as with other members of the research team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face‑to‑face, site‑based surveys randomly allocated throughout a designated region.
• Enter survey data via the online survey app managed by Substance.
• Liaise with local angling community, project coordinator and volunteer teams.
• Attend training sessions.
• Report activities to a central system.

Skills

Experience in scientific or social science surveying

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Job Brief

Marine Recreational Fisheries Field Surveyors (7)

£100-120 per working day from July 2023 to June 2024 (4h/working day & travel) ~£21000 pro rata United Kingdom

The Angling Trust is seeking Field Surveyors to deliver a new research project, Catchwise (www.catchwise.org). There are 7 freelance/self‑employed contracts available across England and Wales: Wales (2), South West (1), South East (1), East of England (1), Yorkshire & Humber (1) and East Midlands (1, ~20 days per quarter). Field Surveyors are required to do 45 surveying days per quarter (20 per quarter for East Midlands). Working days consist of 4 hours of surveying plus travel. Expressions of interest are welcome across all regions!

The project is being co‑delivered by Substance, Cefas and The Angling Trust and is funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

Responsibilities

• Conduct face‑to‑face, site‑based surveys randomly allocated throughout a designated region.
• Enter survey data via the online survey app managed by Substance.
• Liaise with local angling community, project coordinator and volunteer teams.
• Attend training sessions.
• Report activities to a central system.

Skills Required

• Prior experience in scientific or social science surveying desirable.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as with other members of the research team.

Apply by Monday 5th June.