Deputy Head Riverkeeper

Located in the heart of rural Hampshire, Leckford Estate is an area of outstanding beauty and only 25 minutes from the New Forest. Join us and you'll enjoy a remarkable and unrivalled working environment and setting. The primary responsibility is to provide quality fishing by maintaining the 16 Estate beats of the River Test and two still water fisheries and supplying trout to stock them. The fish farming and fish sales side of the business requires knowledge of rearing Trout ( Brown and Rainbow) to a high standard, from hatchery to on-growing and delivery to customers. The work can be physically demanding and the job often requires early starts and late finishes. Compliance with Fish Farming regulations is crucial and up-to-date knowledge of changes to policy needs to be maintained., The primary responsibility is to provide quality fishing by maintaining the 16 Estate beats of the River Test and two still water fisheries and supplying trout to stock them. The fish farming and fish sales side of the business requires knowledge of rearing Trout ( Brown and Rainbow) to a high standard, from hatchery to on-growing and delivery to customers. The work can be physically demanding and the job often requires early starts and late finishes. Compliance with Fish Farming regulations is crucial and up-to-date knowledge of changes to policy needs to be maintained., Our BAME Network supports Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Partners, celebrate their contributions and create a more inclusive workplace.Faith & Belief FAB (Faith & Belief) is aimed at educating, celebrating and increasing awareness of all faiths and beliefs.Gender Equality Promoting Gender equality, empowering Partners to overcome barriers and be more involved in topics outside of their day job.Linkages Our intergenerational or age network aiming to build awareness of the benefits and opportunities of an intergenerational workforce.Pride Our first network that we developed. Designed to support the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.Working Parents Our Working Parents' Network supports and inspires working parents throughout their parenting journey.Care Experience Providing a safe and supportive community for Partners with experience in the care system.Carers Network The network aims to raise awareness and support Partners who are carers, and their allies.Ability Championing workplace disability inclusion by creating a supportive environment and offering peer communities for those with diverse needs.Unity Our BAME Network supports Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Partners, celebrate their contributions and create a more inclusive workplace.Faith & Belief FAB (Faith & Belief) is aimed at educating, celebrating and increasing awareness of all faiths and beliefs.Gender Equality Promoting Gender equality, empowering Partners to overcome barriers and be more involved in topics outside of their day job.Linkages Our intergenerational or age network aiming to build awareness of the benefits and opportunities of an intergenerational workforce.Pride Our first network that we developed. Designed to support the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.Working Parents Our Working Parents' Network supports and inspires working parents throughout their parenting journey.

• HND or equivalent or a high level of practical knowledge in Fish Farming/ Fisheries Management
• Driving License
• Substantial Fish Farming and Fisheries Management experience
• IT proficient.
Desirable
• Level 2 Coach- Fly Fishing
• CS0961 Award for Felling and Processing Small Trees
• Fisheries management
• Fish farm management
• Tractor & Machinery driving experience
  
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