Fisheries Technical Officer

Environment Agency Commitment to Diversity

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed.

As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate. This may attract an additional payment and full training will be available. Please see the candidate pack for information on how you will support with this. Within fisheries we operate a fisheries duty officer role that delivers an advice service and practical response.

You will be a Fisheries Technical Officer in Yorkshire, providing advice, guidance and fisheries support across the area. Your work will include fisheries management, regulation, partnership working and incident management. You will provide technical input into a range of internal and external projects, programmes, consents and permits.

The ability to work collaboratively, sharing and supporting with different workloads is critical. There is an expectation to be able to travel across Yorkshire for this role, attending site visits, carrying out practical field work and attending regular face to face meetings in all our Yorkshire offices.

You'll be joining the Yorkshire Fisheries Technical and Geomorphology Team, a friendly and professional group of individuals who work collaboratively to deliver positive environmental outcomes across Yorkshire. We are a welcoming and close-knit team that have regular face to face meet ups and site visits to share knowledge and support each other.

The team is part of the wider Fisheries, Geomorphology and Biodiversity Department (FBG).

The successful candidate will ideally have an understanding and working knowledge of current fisheries issues, relevant environmental legislation and its application. They will also bring a positive energy to the team.

• Qualified to degree level (or equivalent experience) in a relevant technical discipline.
• A good technical knowledge that will support the team in providing advice on how to maintain, improve and develop fisheries.
• Strong personal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team and bring the team together.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with colleagues in the wider Environment Agency and external stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse and interpret technical data.
• Willingness to learn about fisheries incidents and still water management.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.