Angling Trust Vacancies
Marine Recreational Fisheries Survey Project Coordinator
Salary: £32,000 – £35,000, subject to experience
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Term: Fixed term for 18 months
Location: Home based
Reports to: Head of Campaigns
The Angling Trust is seeking a highly motivated, organised and experienced individual who has excellent project management skills to deliver a nationwide research project.
This is an exciting opportunity to work closely together with the recreational fisheries sector and other stakeholders within marine management. The post forms part of a Fisheries Industry Science Partnership (FISP) funded project and will involve collaboration with the projects partners, Substance and Cefas. The aim of this research is to deliver a site-based, face-to-face survey of shore anglers and those fishing from private boats and kayaks across England and Wales. Surveying will be delivered by contractor surveyors and 150 volunteer citizen scientists to assist with the research which aims to enhance partnerships between research and the recreational fishing sector.
The successful candidate will have prior experience of research project and team management, good communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as with other members of the research team. Responsibilities include assisting with recruitment of part-time surveyors and volunteers, coordinating sampling schedules, liaising with the research team, organising health and safety training sessions, and writing regular reports on the project’s progress. The successful candidate will possess prior experience in research and project management, and ideally have either a project management qualification or hold a relevant degree.
A full job description is available here
All applicants should complete an Application Form and Equality Monitoring Form and email to Stuart Sharp, Head of Delivery, [email protected]
Download an Equality Monitoring Form.
Closing date: Tuesday 21st March, 2023
Start date: April 2023
Miscellaneous: The postholder will be provided with use of a desktop computer. Business expenses may be reclaimed in accordance with our policies.
Should you have any enquiries please contact: Stuart Singleton-White, Head of Campaigns, [email protected]
Salmon Angler Engagement Officer
Salary: £25,200 per annum plus auto-enrolment pension scheme
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Term: Fixed term to 1st April 2024, may be extended subject to continued funding.
Location: Home based
Reports to: National Angler Engagement Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for the National Governing Body for angling in England. The Angling Trust is recruiting a Salmon Angler Engagement Officer to support and develop a network of regional salmon organisations in order to communicate the work of the Missing Salmon Alliance.
We are looking for a passionate individual with a broad knowledge and understanding of salmon and sea trout angling in the UK.
The successful candidate will be expected to be self-motivated, able to work under minimal supervision and prepared to work occasional unsociable hours. The Salmon Angler Engagement Officer will be responsible for delivering targeted objectives at a regional level within the salmon and sea trout angling community.
The Angling Trust is the National Governing Body in England, representing fishing, one of the country’s largest participation sports. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a mission is to fight for fish, fishing and the environment, creating opportunities for all within society to experience fishing in a healthy aquatic world. It is joined in a collaborative and co-operative relationship with Fish Legal, a separate membership association using the law to protect fish stocks and the rights of its members throughout the UK.
The Angling Trust is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion across our organisation, our membership and our sport. We particularly encourage applications from women and people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are currently under-represented within our organisation. We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements. We are members of the Sporting Equals Charter and we are actively participating in the Sport England sponsored Inclusive Employers development programme.
A full Job Description is available here.
All applicants should complete an Application Form and Equality Monitoring Form and email to Stuart Sharp, Head of Delivery, [email protected]
Download an Equality Monitoring Form.
Closing date: Tuesday, 21st March, 2023.
Start date: April 2023
Miscellaneous: The postholder will be provided with use of a desktop computer. Business expenses may be reclaimed in accordance with our policies.
Should you have any enquiries please contact: Mark Owen, Head of Fisheries, [email protected]
England Sea Angling Volunteer Opportunity –
England Ladies Shore Team Manager (Marine)
The team manager will be responsible for co-ordinating and managing the 2023 England Ladies Shore team, which will include:
- Leading the England ladies shore team at the 2023 SALC Home Nations event and the 2023 FIPS-Mer World Shore Championships in France.
- Participating in the selection of anglers for the England Ladies Shore team squad and team.
- Organising and leading practice sessions and squad development sessions as required.
- Working closely with Competitions team colleagues and any sub-committees on the submission of team entries into events and in making the necessary travel arrangements as appropriate.
- Co-ordinating safeguarding and compliance matters for the England Ladies Shore team, including completion of International Angler Agreements, being first point of contact at events, reporting any safeguarding or similar concerns, ensuring all anglers are aware of their obligations in regards to anti-doping requirements.
- Managing any delegated budgets and working closely with Competitions team colleagues to identify and secure sponsorship opportunities, fulfil any sponsorship obligations and lead fundraising efforts.
- Attending virtual and in-person meetings with Angling Trust Competitions colleagues (staff and volunteers) as required.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:
- Extensive experience of high-level competitive sea angling, including shore angling, with demonstrable experience of excellent angling competence.
- Licensed angling coach or willing to undertake the training to become a licensed angling coach (a bursary towards the costs may be available).
- Exceptional people management and communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Awareness of anti-doping regulations or a commitment to become familiar with the WADA and UKAD policies, to which all England anglers must adhere.
This role is an unpaid volunteer position reporting to the Competitions team.
The successful candidate will need to be available to attend, at least, the 2023 SALC Home Nations competition in Stornaway from 23rd to 30th June 2023 and the FIPS-Mer World Shore Championships in France in 2023 (date and location to be confirmed). The manager will also need to attend any trial or practice sessions.
As the National Governing Body for angling in England, the Angling Trust manage the England teams competing in World, European and Home Nation competitions including the CIPS FIPS-Mer World and SALC Home Internationals events. As part of a wider review of our competitions framework, these roles are initially for limited duration.
Applications should be submitted to Kelly Latimer, Senior Competitions Administrator, either by email to [email protected] or by post to Angling Trust Competitions Team, The Old Police Station, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston DE7 5GF.