Senior Fishery Assessor - Long Hanborough, United Kingdom - NSF
Description
Have you ever considered how much you could positively influence the health and conservation of marine ecosystems through fisheries assessment and certification practices?NSF is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, and we are growing exponentially - come and join us on our journey
We are currently looking for a
Senior Fishery Assessor for our seafood business.
Working as part of a remote based team, our Senior Fishery Assessor will perform a significant role evaluating client fisheries around the world against various fisheries sustainability or responsible management standards that use market forces to promote the adoption of fisheries best practices.
Principal accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Plan and carry out assessment and surveillance audits across a range of clients in the Fisheries sectors against internationally recognised Fisheries Standards such as the MSC, RFM and Marin Trust sustainability standards.
- Generate accurate, unambiguous, and objective reports following each audit and submit completed reports within agreed timescales.
- Lead a portfolio of fisheries assessments including collecting relevant information related to fisheries, managing assessment teams, organising assessments meetings/site visits, and effectively communicating with clients and other stakeholders.
- Evaluate proposed fishery corrective actions following audits and carry out technical review where required.
- Develop a thorough understanding of the requirements of each Fishery schemes, as necessary.
- Become familiar with standard owner databases and external support platforms.
- Participate to fisheries certification decisionmaking process as a fisheries expert.
- Advise business on potential for expansion / threats to the schemes.
- Support the Fisheries Scheme Manager in Responding to findings and nonconformances in a comprehensive, timely and accurate manner to ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented effectively.
- Provide regular updates to management on the performance of the assigned schemes.
- Take part in face to face and online training sessions to maintain your competence and technical understanding as required.
- Support and develop our inhouse training to maintain and improve technical competence across our inspection teams globally.
- Provide technical support to administration colleagues as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree or equivalent in seafood/fisheries science/marine biology and ecology/fisheries economics
- Relevant experience in one or more of the core components of fisheries certification:
- Working with the biology and population dynamics of commercially exploited species.
- Research into, policy analysis for, or management of the impacts of fisheries on aquatic ecosystems including at least two of the following topics: bycatch, endangered, threatened, or protected species; habitats; ecosystems
- Auditing experience.
- Experience with Fisheries Certification Program(s) such as Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Marin Trust, Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) or equivalent schemes.
- Highly organized and able to work to multiple tight deadlines.
- Excellent communicator (proficient level of written and spoken English) and leader, providing clear direction and leading by example.
- Ability to travel for work and stay away from home periodically.
- Lead Auditor (ISO preferred but not essential
- Additional language(s) would be a distinct advantage
What NSF can offer:
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
On the road
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