Fish Health and Welfare Manager
Scottish Sea Farms Limited
Fish Health and Welfare Manager
Shetland Marine
At Scottish Sea Farms we are committed to supporting local economies in some of the most remote parts of the Scottish Highlands and Islands by providing employment and career development opportunities in the local communities in which we operate.
Our teams are the first in our industry accredited at Platinum standard through Investors in People. Our employees are actively supported in ways that encourage and demand strong leadership.
With 19 active farms within 4 distinctive management areas from Scalloway to Ronas Voe, we are recruiting for a Fish Health and Welfare Manager to support the delivery of our fish health and welfare strategy within our Shetland farming teams.
This role is primarily a field-based role providing practical support and advice in all aspects of fish health, and welfare to our marine farming teams through constant farm analysis, communication, feedback and pro-active management recommendation. In addition, you will provide health leadership to assist with coaching and developing our farming teams in agreed primary care techniques.
The Successful candidate will have at least 5 years commercial experience in a fish health role or have a degree in a relevant marine science discipline with experience in a marine science environment (fish). You should have a proven track record of strong leadership skills and highly organised approach, being able to demonstrate good time management and effective communication skills.
As well as an industry leading salary, we also offer 31 days paid holiday; company vehicle; discretionary company bonus; pension scheme; life insurance cover; occupational health scheme; employee assistance programme; subsidised gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
To apply for a role with us you must be eligible to work in the UK. A full UK driving licence is essential for this role as you will be required to travel throughout our estate.
Location of this role will be Scottish Sea Farms offices, Gremista, Lerwick when not conducting site visits.
If you would like to find out more, please visit the careers page on our website: https://www.scottishseafarms.com/our-people/careers.
Closing date for applications: 11/12/2024
