Fisheries Technical Officer - 32787

Fisheries Technical Officer - 32787
1
Yorkshire and the Humber
Beverley , Leeds , Rotherham , York
DEFRA GRP BEVERLEY CROSSKILL, HU17 9JB, DEFRA GRP EA LEEDS LATERAL, LS11 9AT, DEFRA GRP EA TEMPLEBOROUGH OFFICE, S60 1YR, DEFRA GRP KINGS POOL, YO1 7PX
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Environment & Sustainability
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time Term Time, Compressed Hours
£34,320

04/03/2026, 23:55 hours

ER04 Job Family Role Profile Environment & Regulation, Grade 4

Basic Check

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.

Essential skills and experience required:

  • 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, improved 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.

This is a hybrid role working across Yorkshire, you will have an base office location at one of our Yorkshire offices.

Interviews are expected to be scheduled for 23rd and 24th March in either Leeds or Beverley.

Please contact Vicky Price at vicky.price@environment-agency.gov.uk if you require further information about this role.

Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.


Question: Describe a successful piece of work you have delivered and the steps you took to achieve it. Were there any challenges and how did you overcome them.
Works in Teams
Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.


Question: Tell us about a time you have worked as part of a team to achieve a common goal. What role did you play in the team and what steps did you take.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.

Question: Give an example of a time when you have had to communicate effectively with variety of colleagues and / or stakeholders.
Full UK Driving Licence
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

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This Vacancy is closed to applications.