Aquaculture Projects Lead

Job Details

We are currently looking for an Aquaculture Projects Lead to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per we

What you’ll do

- Lead the development and regular updating of farmed seafood ratings within the Good Fish Guide

- Provide expert aquaculture insight to colleagues, supply chain partners, and certification bodies

- Support policy and advocacy work by contributing technical expertise and shaping briefings and consultations

- Create accessible content showcasing innovative, low-impact aquaculture practices

- Build positive relationships across government, industry, NGOs, and other partners to champion responsible aquaculture

- Contribute to internal policy work, funding proposals, and wider marine planning efforts to reduce cumulative aquaculture impacts

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Requirements

About You

To be considered as an Aquaculture Projects Lead, you will need:

- Proven experience influencing policy and delivering change in marine conservation

- Experience of project management

- Experience working with a range of stakeholders on aquaculture management issues

- Excellent knowledge and understanding of aquaculture and farmed seafood regulation within the UK (and ideally beyond)

- Knowledge of coastal and marine conservation issues, legislation, policies, and organisations

- Media experience (e.g. talking to journalists or supporting press activity) or willingness to undergo training

- To be a natural collaborator who thrives on building partnerships and finding solutions

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to make complex issues clear and compelling

- To be a critical thinker with the ability to research and distil technical information

- A passion for ocean conservation and alignment with our values of integrity, collaboration, and positivity

Please note, this role will involve occasional travel to meetings or events within the UK or overseas, with overnight stays for specific work areas.

The closing date for this role is 18th January 2026.

Interviews will be held w/c 26th January 2026.

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