Seafood Sustainability Lead - Aquaculture

Job Details

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced aquaculture professional to join our Planet & People team. In this role, you’ll lead aquaculture sustainability initiatives across our global supplier base – driving improvements in environmental stewardship, fish welfare, feed, and social responsibility, while ensuring compliance with company policies and customer expectations.

You’ll collaborate with dynamic, cross-functional teams, support suppliers through audits and development programmes, and clearly communicate progress to internal and external stakeholders.

If you’re ready to make a real impact and help shape a better future for farmed seafood, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Strategy – Lead on the implementation of NESI’s Planet & People strategy, focusing on aquaculture sustainability across sourcing, feed, and welfare and other relevant topics.
• Supplier Auditing & Development – Conduct audits and assessments of aquaculture suppliers to evaluate environmental, social, welfare, and compliance performance. Support suppliers with capacity building and development plans to close gaps.
• Risk & Compliance – Manage aquaculture due diligence, including Supplier Assessment Questionnaires, Codes of Practice, feed, traceability checks, and compliance with relevant certification schemes (ASC, BAP, GlobalG.A.P., etc.).
• Social Conditions – Assess and monitor social responsibility within aquaculture supply chains, including working conditions, recruitment practices, and worker welfare. Ensure suppliers are aligned with international labour and human rights standards.
• Monitor Performance – Track and report on aquaculture sustainability metrics, supplier performance, and audit outcomes; share progress with internal and external stakeholders.
• Horizon Scanning – Identify and assess emerging issues, regulations, risks (e.g. feed sourcing, welfare standards, antibiotic use, labour practices), and opportunities relevant to aquaculture production.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships with suppliers, NGOs, certification bodies, and internal teams to support responsible aquaculture sourcing.
• Customer Leadership – Support key customer relationships by addressing sustainability requirements and demonstrating NESI’s aquaculture progress.
• Insights & Research – Summarise key developments in aquaculture science, policy, and industry to guide decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Drive Education – Deliver training and engagement activities across the business to build knowledge of aquaculture sustainability challenges and NESI’s response.
• Collaborate for Impact – Represent NESI in industry groups, pre-competitive collaborations, and external forums to contribute to broader aquaculture sustainability progress.

Requirements

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in aquaculture, sustainability, or supply chain compliance within the seafood or broader food industry.
• 3+ years’ practical experience in aquaculture production.
• 5+ years’ experience in managerial roles in aquaculture production or sustainability.

Education

• Degree in Aquaculture or relevant field.

Expertise and skills

• Strong understanding of aquaculture production systems, including topics such as: feed sustainability, fish welfare, water quality, disease management, regulatory frameworks, and certification schemes.
• Familiarity with aquaculture certification standards (ASC, BAP, GlobalG.A.P., etc.).
• Ability to lead and deliver complex projects across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Skilled communicator able to explain technical sustainability topics clearly to different audiences.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, especially in cross-functional team settings.
• Confident in supplier engagement, with the ability to influence and drive improvements.
• Impact-driven, with a track record of delivering measurable sustainability outcomes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to produce clear, data-informed reports and presentations.

Desirable

• Knowledge of social responsibility issues in aquaculture supply chains (e.g. migrant labour, worker rights, ethical recruitment).
• Experience conducting supplier audits, risk assessments, and compliance evaluations.
• Experience with sustainability risk assessment tools or data platforms.
• ESG or corporate reporting knowledge, particularly customer and investor disclosures.
• Awareness of climate- and nature-related target-setting in food supply chains.
• Postgraduate qualification (MSc/PhD) or relevant professional certification.

Contact Information

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