Principal Fisheries Consultant - MRAG

Salary and terms: Salary will be competitive, reflect our London base, and commensurate with the level of experience of the candidate appointed. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, life assurance and Paycare medical benefits.

Application closing date: The position will remain open until filled.

MRAG Limited is a leading environmental consultancy dedicated to the sustainable management of natural resources. We specialise in aquatic resources, in particular fisheries and aquaculture.

About this job:

We are currently seeking a Principal Fisheries Consultant to work on marine and freshwater fisheries and aquaculture projects. This is a full-time position based in central London, with a hybrid working arrangement (remote and in-office), and opportunities for overseas travel. Please ensure you are eligible to live and work in the UK before applying.

Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in the sustainable use and management of fisheries, aquaculture and associated ecosystems in an area relevant to MRAG's work (see MRAG website ). The ideal candidate will be highly qualified and motivated, with a minimum of 8 years' relevant experience. Your primary role will be to implement projects within MRAG's portfolio, but you will also need to participate and manage the full project cycle, from tendering to implementation. Experience managing a diverse project portfolio and an established network of contacts is essential. Proficiency in additional languages is an advantage.

Required experience and skills:

• Post-graduate degree in marine biology, fisheries science or another relevant subject.
• Minimum of 8 years' professional experience in fisheries and aquaculture sector.
• Experience managing the full project cycle, including contractual and budgeting aspects.
• Proven experience in new business development and a network of relevant contacts.
• Experience leading and managing project teams.
• Excellent written, presentation and quantitative analytic skills, with a track record of producing high quality outputs.
• Broad geographical experience in projects related to fisheries and aquaculture.
• Strong communication skills, both within teams and with clients and project partners. Additional languages are desirable but not essential.
• Ability to multitask across several projects, often to tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of fisheries and climate change, ecosystem approach to fisheries management, the blue economy or marine spatial planning would be desirable, but not essential.

Application process:

If you are interested, please submit the following to , marked for the attention of Dr Robert Wakeford:

• A cover letter outlining how your skills, experience and knowledge directly address the responsibilities and requirements. Please include your current salary and notice period.
• Referees whom we may contact at a later stage.
• Examples of your writing skills (e.g. published papers, publicly available project outputs).

At a later stage we may also seek from you:

• Copies of certificates for academic and other qualifications.

Please submit all documents as Word or PDF files with titles like: "Your Name Cover Letter", "Your Name CV", "Your Name Writing Skills Example 1," etc. The subject of the email should read: Application for Principal Consultant.