Head Riverkeeper, Leckford

Salary - £28,700 - £45,200 with on-site accommodation provided Contract type - This position is a Permanent contract Location - This is an on-site role based at The Leckford Estate, Stockbridge, Hampshire. Some office time will be required; typically this would be from home and timing to work around river keeping responsibilities. Some weekend work will be required Key responsibilities To ensure the profitability of the Fishing Department through the provision of consistently high-quality fishing and stockfish following management and farming guidelines. Manage a safe and effective vermin control policy. Demonstrate excellence throughout the business. This is a demanding job in a diverse department with a small workforce. The primary responsibility is to provide quality fishing by maintaining the 16 Estate beats of the River Test and two still water fisheries and supplying Trout to stock them. The fish farming and fish sales side of the business requires knowledge of rearing Trout ( Brown and Rainbow) to a high standard, from hatchery to on-growing and delivery to customers. The work can be physically demanding and the job often requires early starts and late finishes. Compliance with Fish Farming regulations is crucial and up-to-date knowledge of changes to policy needs to be maintained. Essential skills/experience you’ll need HND or equivalent Fish Farming/ Fisheries Management Driving License Substantial Fish Farming and Fisheries Management experience An understanding of current legislation regarding Fish movement and SSSI Management IT proficient – with budgeting, finance, communications and social media Experienced in health and safety legislation, hazardous chemicals and fire regulations Good staff management, team work and leadership skills Desirable skills/experience you may have ● Level 2 Coach- Fly Fishing ● CS0961 Award for Felling and Processing Small Trees ● Fisheries management ● Project management, planning and implementation ● Fish farm management ● Mechanics ● Carpentry/ Metalwork #LI-SH1