Fisheries Programme Manager

This new senior post will strengthen the technical leadership of our Rivers and Fisheries Team. You'll lead a portfolio of fisheries projects focused on fish passage, barrier removal, monitoring and conservation. You'll also support the Head of Fisheries & Ecology in developing the wider programme.

You will:

- Provide senior technical expertise and quality-assure assessments, survey designs, consents and project outputs
- Project manage fish passage and barrier removal schemes from assessment and optioneering through design, consenting and delivery, including budgets, funder reporting and CDM and H&S compliance
- Share line management of the team, initially managing one to two Grade 4 staff
- Contribute to funding bids and tenders
- Work with partners such as the Environment Agency, Natural England, local authorities, angling associations and landowners

A background in fisheries science or management, conservation and fish passage
- Team leadership and project management experience
- Experience designing and leading fisheries and ecological monitoring and surveys
- Strong understanding of fisheries law, legislation and H&S standards
- Fieldwork experience in aquatic and remote locations
- A relevant degree (Level 6), or a Level 3 diploma plus 10 years' experience
- Fisheries qualifications, including Electrofishing Team Leader training, and membership of a relevant professional body

Experience of NEC contracts, CDM Regulations, ArcGIS, CAD and barrier prioritisation would be an advantage.

Westcountry Rivers Trust was founded in 1994 to restore West Country rivers. Our team of around 75 works with landowners, farmers, communities, businesses and water companies to protect rivers, estuaries and coasts for people, wildlife and the local economy. We use a science-led, whole-catchment approach.