Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Technical Fisheries Officer within the Fisheries Operations team based in Thames, part of the Fisheries Biodiversity and Geomorphology department. The role focuses on providing high-quality fisheries advice to internal and external customers, with a risk-based approach to protect and improve the water environment and water-dependent wildlife. The position covers areas including significant chalk stream habitat in the UK, such as the River Kennet.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality fisheries advice to a variety of internal and external customers.
• Take a risk-based approach to protect and improve the water environment and water-dependent wildlife.
• Deliver environmental outcomes and build strong relationships within the team and with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work independently, be well-organised, and take initiative.
• Participate in a 24-hour fisheries duty officer roster and flexible working arrangements to support incident response.
• Contribute to the Fisheries Operations team activities, including promotion, publicity, rod licence checking, incident response, and river habitat improvement work.

Experience / Skills Required

• Essential: A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent professional experience.
• Essential: A good understanding of practical fisheries management techniques and excellent fish identification skills.
• Essential: A full driving licence.
• Desirable: A good general understanding of fisheries legislation and law.
• Desirable: Self-motivation, independent working with a proactive approach, strong influencing skills, and the ability to engage key stakeholders.
• Desirable: Confident communication and excellent time management with the ability to manage an unpredictable workload and balance priorities.

Additional Information

• Office-based (Farnham) with some flexibility and hybrid working options.
• Requirement for a 2-hour in-hours and 4-hour out-of-hours incident response time; travel across the area and fieldwork; full driving licence required.
• Role includes duties as fisheries duty officer as part of a 24-hour standby roster.
• Comprehensive induction and equipment provided. All Environment Agency staff receive training to support major incident response.

Interviews and Contact

Interviews are expected to begin from 11 August. For questions or to discuss the role, please contact the Team Leader at Peter.Gray@environment-agency.gov.uk.

Policies and Inclusion

The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and flexible working patterns, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria. We do not engage with the market directly through post, email, or phone calls for recruitment, and we encourage applicants to review government guidance on supplier engagement as appropriate.