Location: London, UK
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Working hours: Full-time
Salary and terms: Salary will be competitive, reflecting our London base, and commensurate with the level of experience of the candidate appointed. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, and Paycare medical benefits.
MRAG Limited is a leading environmental consultancy dedicated to the sustainable management of natural resources. We specialise in aquatic resources, particularly fisheries and aquaculture.
About this job
Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in the sustainable use and management of fisheries, aquaculture, and associated ecosystems relevant to MRAGs work (). The ideal candidate will be highly qualified and motivated, with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience. Your primary role will be to implement projects within MRAGs portfolio, but you will also need to participate in and manage the full project cycle, from tendering to implementation. Experience managing a diverse project portfolio and an established network of contacts is essential. Proficiency in additional languages is an advantage.
Required experience and skills
Post-graduate degree in marine biology, fisheries science, or another relevant subject.
Minimum of 8 years professional experience in fisheries and aquaculture sector.
Experience managing the full project cycle, including contractual and budgeting aspects.
Proven experience in new business development and a network of relevant contacts.
Experience leading and managing project teams.
Excellent written, presentation, and quantitative analytic skills, with a track record of producing high-quality outputs.
Broad geographical experience in projects related to fisheries and aquaculture.
Strong communication skills, both within teams and with clients and project partners. Additional languages are desirable but not essential.
Ability to multitask across several projects, often to tight deadlines.
Knowledge of fisheries and climate change, ecosystem approach to fisheries management, the blue economy, or marine spatial planning would be desirable but not essential.
Application process
Marked for the attention of Dr. Robert Wakeford.
A cover letter outlining how your skills, experience, and knowledge directly address the responsibilities and requirements. Please include your current salary and notice period.
Your CV, including full contact details.
Referees whom we may contact at a later stage.
Examples of your writing skills (e.g., published papers, publicly available project outputs).
At a later stage, we may also seek from you:
Copies of certificates for academic and other qualifications.
Please submit all documents as Word or PDF files with titles like: Your Name Cover Letter, Your Name CV, Your Name Writing Skills Example 1, etc. The subject of the email should read: Application for Principal Consultant.
Application closing date
The position will remain open until filled.
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