This is a full time post on a two year, fixed term contract with a starting salary of £19,684.
Closing date for applications: 15thDecember 2012
The Organisation: The National Lobster Hatchery can be found on the docks of picturesque Cornish fishing village of Padstow. The charity aims to promote sustainability issues in coastal fisheries through programs of Stock enhancement, research and education; supported by the visitor centre, corporate sponsorship, grants and donations.
Aim: To run the Hatchery on a day to day basis and further develop the hatchery based production of juvenile lobsters for the charity’s stocking program in conjunction with the R&D Officer and the General Manager.
Key responsibilities:
· To supervise and oversee the day to day operation of the hatchery (including supervision of staff and volunteers)
· To ensure that all life support systems (LSS) and hatchery equipment are maintained in a clean and functional state
· To maintain and develop the hatcheries marine recirculating aquaculture systems
· To follow SOP’s and procedures as laid out in the operations manual
· Care of brood-stock, larvae and juveniles on a daily basis
· To organise and co-ordinate the seeding program in conjunction with the various stakeholders (including some work on inshore commercial fishing vessels)
· Ensure that hatchery consumables are kept in stock
· To collect and record data on the daily operations within the hatchery
· Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of technology and developments, relevant to the NLH’s objectives
· To be on a rota to ensure adequate cover is provided 24/7 and to hold a pager for evening cover.
Required Personal skills and qualifications:
| Essential Requirements: | Desirable Requirements: |
| · Proven husbandry skills and experience with a variety of aquatic species · 3 years + experience in the operation, maintenance and construction of recirculation systems · Experience in supervising staff and volunteers · Excellent communication and organisation skills · Accuracy and attention to detail · Full clean driving license | · A good honours degree and preferably a post graduate qualification in aquaculture or a related discipline · An understanding of fisheries sustainability issues · Experience in algal culture and live feed production · Experience in microbiological assays · DIY /practical skills |
For further information and to apply: Please send a C.V and formal covering letter outlining why you feel you are suitable for the role to:
FAO: The General Manager
National Lobster Hatchery
South Quay
Padstow
Cornwall
PL28 8BL
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