We have an important and influential position available with The Dee District Salmon Fishery Board as a Fisheries Manager. This part time role will support the team in their efforts to protect fish and the aquatic environment, and will work with a range of relevant stakeholders, including public bodies and research institutions, to raise awareness of the needs of wild Atlantic salmon and influence Scottish Government’s policy development and its implementation of aspects of the Wild Salmon Strategy.
We are looking for someone who has used their evidence-based management approach to engage a range of stakeholders at different levels, is familiar with government policy development and who can support the team of 4 Fisheries Officers, fitting with and being supported by a larger team of 20-plus staff. They will cover a varied range of work, including the control of illegal fishing, non-lethal and lethal predator management, pollution and biosecurity.
The flexible 20-hour role is based at the River Office at Dinnet, Aberdeenshire, with work carried out throughout the district.
A working arrangement blending at-home and office-based working is offered.
Further information is available in the Job Specification here!
To apply, please ensure you send us your CV and a cover letter (this should be around one page and explain your interest in this role). These should be sent to info@riverdee.org by 5pm on Tuesday 17th June
We will invite selected candidates to interview at Dinnet on Wednesday 2nd July.