National Coarse Fish Farm Manager - 32049
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Ready to lead one of the UK’s most unique and high-profile aquaculture operations? We’re offering an exceptional opportunity to manage the National Coarse Fish Production Facility in Nottinghamshire — a flagship centre delivering vital support to fisheries across England.
In this high-impact role, you’ll take ownership of a national programme that breeds and supplies over half a million high-quality coarse fish annually to restore and enhance rivers and lakes across the country. Your leadership will directly benefit biodiversity, boost angling opportunities, and support healthier water ecosystems.
We’re looking for an inspiring and experienced leader who can motivate a skilled team, manage a cutting-edge aquaculture facility, and champion our mission at both national and local levels. You’ll bring vision, energy, and a commitment to continuous improvement — all while ensuring excellence in delivery.
As a confident communicator, you’ll represent the service to key national stakeholders, the media, and senior figures in the angling and environmental sectors. Your ability to build strategic relationships will help raise the profile of our work and open up exciting partnerships — including with research institutions exploring the future of fisheries science.
You’ll also play a key role in our East Midlands Water, Land & Biodiversity Board, contributing to wider environmental leadership and strategy.
This is more than a management role — it’s a chance to shape the future of our precious fisheries make a real difference to angling and wildlife in England’s waters.
Experience/skills Required
* Strong leadership skills, with the ability to support and guide a high-performing team
* Excellent communication skills, able to engage effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
* Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements within operational and aquaculture environments
* Good understanding of Aquaculture Science, with an interest in sustainable production practices
* Preferably, experience in managing operational facilities and fish production systems
The ideal candidate will be organised, approachable, and comfortable working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You’ll be motivated by delivering meaningful outcomes for the environment and fisheries sector, and confident in working across a broad and high-profile national service.
Contact and additional information
Your base location will be in Calverton, Nottingham. The role is predominantly based on site at the fish farm.
Interviews will be face to face week commencing 10th November.
For further information about the role please contact Steve Lawrie – Area Environment Manager - Steve Lawrie:
Email: Steve.lawrie@environment-agency.gov.uk
Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises, having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and is an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
Compliance and policies
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. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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