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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.
The Team
We deliver the National Coarse Fish Production Service to 14 Operational Areas and a broad network of external clients including fisheries, angling groups, and environmental partners across England.
Each year, the facility produces 500,000+ healthy, diverse coarse fish (across 9 species), managed through a sustainable 2-year breeding cycle.
The team also supports the wider organisation by advising on production planning and working closely with Area Fisheries, Biodiversity, and Geomorphology teams to meet national fishery demands.
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.
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