Fish and Aquaculture Technician - Fixed term contract (12 months)
Salary: £24,435 - £25,611 (depending on experience and qualifications)
Working Pattern: 12-month fixed term (37 hours per week, 52 weeks)
Location: Sparsholt Campus
Closing date: 26th August 2025
We are looking for someone with a passion for fisheries and aquaculture to join University Centre Sparsholt's fishery and aquatics provision.
The role will focus on supporting two specialist facilities:
1. Our Aquatic Research and Conservation Centre, where we train future aquarists. The facility includes tropical aquaculture systems, research facilities, and ornamental marine and freshwater aquaria.
2. Our Salmonid Rearing and Trials Centre, which includes a salmonid hatchery, on-growing unit, lab, fish processing area, and a trials unit with 72 tanks.
The successful candidate will ideally have a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject, strong practical skills, and demonstrable experience in water quality, aquatic husbandry, record keeping, and aquatic health monitoring.
We value excellent communication skills, a creative and flexible approach, and someone who can work well as part of a team of dedicated lecturers and technical staff.
Candidates with experience in salmonid nutrition research trials or a desire to develop knowledge in this area are encouraged to apply. There may be opportunities to contribute to student education through practical instruction and support.
This is a full-time role with some weekend work on a rota basis, which can be discussed at interview. The role is fixed-term for 12 months, with a review at the end of this period. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
College Benefits include:
* Eligibility to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme)
* Death benefit grant of 3 X salary if in the pension scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
* Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
* Flexible Working Policy
* Access to an Employee Assistance Scheme
* On-site gym at Sparsholt campus (currently free of charge)
* Access to CPD events and support for professional qualifications
* Various food outlets and eateries on campus
* Opportunities for CPD activities and higher degree studies
* A nursery operated by a commercial provider on campus
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