Role: Senior Aquaculture Consultant

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Fixed term or Permanent: Permanent

Reports to: Principal Consultant

Responsible for: 0-2 Consultants

Job Location: UK based, remote working

Salary: Competitive, will reflect experience and qualifications

Key tasks and responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Proposal Preparation & Selection

• Working with MEPs Proposal Coordinator and wider team to oversee the selection and preparation of aquaculture-specific tenders and proposals as required.
• Ensuring realistic but competitive budgets are set, finalising all proposals before being sent to the client.
• Determining the most appropriate team for the task (internal and/or external).

Technical Input

• Bringing technical expertise and knowledge on innovations and new research within the aquaculture sector.
• Providing technical input to ongoing aquaculture projects (specific responsible area will be dependent on applicant background).
• Supporting wider staff’s work while also directly completing client facing consultancy work.

Project Management

• Overseeing all aspects of assigned aquaculture projects and ensuring projects are running effectively and to the high standards expected by MEP.
• Managing external sub-consultants and ensuring that projects are being delivered on time and within budget.
• Ensuring relevant due diligence is undertaken and internal processes are followed from project conception to completion.

Business Development

• Working closely with the wider team to identify and acquire new revenue streams within the aquaculture sector.
• Proactively engaging with potential clients and partners at networking events.
• Actively engaging with clients during calls and delivering presentations to new clients.

CORE COMPETENCIES

(Non Technical)

Excellent communicator - Ability to clearly and concisely communicate technical ideas, strategies and findings, both verbally and in report writing. (Essential)

Good team player - Ability to work closely with colleagues and external experts to deliver projects on time and to a high-quality standard. Ensuring individuals are aware of deadlines and on track to achieve the required outputs. (Essential)

Problem-solver and innovative - Ability to think outside the box in challenging scenarios and find creative, innovative, and strategic solutions. (Essential)

Active Listener - Ability to actively listen to colleagues and subject matter experts to analyse information and make a strategic decision. (Essential)

Language skills - Fluent English (written, spoken and reading) (Essential)

Additional languages such as French, Portuguese, Spanish (Desirable)

CORE COMPETENCIES

(Technical)

Technology - MEP completes most of its work through remote working using computers, and so candidates will need to be competent in the use of Microsoft-based programmes, including (but not limited to) Word and Excel.

Experienced in the use of SmartSheets and other project management software (Desirable)

Budgeting and Finance - Ability to plan project resources within a competitive financial proposal; and track and manage budgets during live projects (Essential)

Project Management - Ability to oversee, work on, and keep multiple projects on track and ensure high quality work. (Essential)

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of five (5) years’ demonstrable experience working in the aquaculture sector (Essential)

A minimum of three (3) years’ demonstrable experience working in project management within the consultancy sector (Essential)

A high level of practical understanding and theoretical knowledge of global aquaculture practices, technologies and systems. (Essential)

Familiarity with relevant tools, software, and methodologies (data collection, validation, processing, and analyses). (Essential)

Experience in commercial aspects of aquaculture (either through direct or indirect experience) would be an advantage and help with the development of MEPs current aquaculture due diligence work. (Desirable)

Experience working on projects across EMEA, APAC or LATAM. (Desirable)

QUALIFICATIONS:

A combination of Master’s in Aquaculture with demonstrable work experience (Essential)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES ( All Essential)

Personable, professional, proactive

Diligent, methodical

Excellent time management skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Willingness to travel for work

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR US:

We strongly believe that we offer a progressive environment to work in, ensuring staff are supported to achieve a good work/life balance. We offer the following benefits:

• A discretionary bonus system based on business and personal performance.
• A minimum of 25 days paid annual leave (in addition to statutory UK bank holidays).
• “Office” closure between Christmas and New Year (provided in addition to annual leave). We typically close the office during this festive period to allow staff a well-earned rest at the end of the year.
• A company pension scheme is offered (details provided on request).
• Flexible home working.
• We organise regular team get togethers throughout the year, which incorporate training opportunities, team building activities and the chance for all staff to provide valuable contributions to company strategy development.
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) policy - although our standard working hours are 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, we are flexible in how staff may approach this and recognise that there may be occasions where projects, clients and deadlines require out of hours working, and subsequent TOIL.
• Flexible working: wherever possible, line managers will work with staff to identify working times that fit the lives of the employee.
• Attendance of relevant external training courses, events and conferences is encouraged and supported.
• Opportunities to integrate and learn from the broader Peterson Group are available and encouraged.

WIDER BENEFITS OF THE ROLE:

• Opportunities for professional career advancement.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Chance to make a significant impact in the world of sustainable aquaculture and contribute to the success and growth of a long-standing organisation.

APPLICATION DETAILS:

All interested candidates are asked to send their CV and cover letter (of no more than 2 pages), setting out why they are suitable for the role, to: gerardo.diaz@macalister-elliott.com

Closing date: applications should be submitted by 17:00 (BST) on 04 April 2025.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £34,925.32 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Master’s (required)

Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 04/04/2025
Reference ID: SAQ-MEP