Fisheries Liaison Officer

Job Title: Fisheries Liaison Officer.

Location: Edinburgh Park.

Salary: £44,000–£55,000.

Closing Date: 23:59 GMT, 1 June 2026.

About the Role

The Fisheries Liaison Officer (FLO) will act as the primary point of contact between the Project and the fishing community, ensuring effective two-way communication, minimising impacts on fishing activities, and supporting the delivery of the Project in a manner that is environmentally responsible, compliant with consent conditions, and sensitive to fisheries interests. The role will provide proactive stakeholder engagement, help prevent conflicts and support timely issue resolution throughout the construction phase of the Project.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as the main liaison between the Project and commercial and recreational fishing stakeholders, including individual fishers, producer organisations, fisheries associations, and regulators.
• Build and maintain positive, trusting relationships with fishing communities and representative bodies.
• Provide clear, timely information on project activities, schedules, and potential impacts on fishing operations.
• Coordinate the dissemination of notices to mariners, fisheries briefings, and project updates relevant to fisheries.
• Gather, record and communicate feedback, concerns, and local knowledge from fishers to the Project team.
• Support and, where appropriate, attend fisheries meetings, port visits, and community events.
• Organise and plan community relation events/activities as required to support project delivery.
• Support compliance with marine licence conditions, Environmental Management Plans, and Fisheries Management Plans.
• Assist in identifying, mitigating and managing potential impacts on fisheries and fishing activity.
• Contribute to environmental monitoring, reporting, and adaptive management measures relating to fisheries.
• Log, track and support the resolution of fisheries-related issues, complaints or claims in line with Project procedures.
• Prepare/draft responses for major project enquiries or complaints from community/stakeholders.
• Support the development and implementation of mitigation measures to reduce disruption to fishing activities.
• Work collaboratively with contractors, environmental teams and marine coordinators to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of engagement activities, stakeholder interactions, and agreed actions.
• Prepare briefings, reports and summaries for internal and external audiences.
• Provide fisheries-related advice to the Project team to inform decision-making and programme planning.
• Prepare articles for internal and external channels and publications – including media, social media, and video content.

What You'll Bring

• Experience working with the fishing industry, marine stakeholders, or within a marine/environmental role.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility and trust.
• Good understanding of commercial fishing practices and the challenges faced by the fishing industry.
• Knowledge of the marine environment and offshore energy projects.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and consenting processes for offshore infrastructure.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Health and Safety awareness relevant to marine and offshore environments.
• Full UK Drivers Licence.

Benefits

• Pension scheme with double match contribution up to 10% company contribution.
• 36 days annual leave.
• Holiday Purchase scheme.
• Share Schemes.
• Technology Vouchers.
• Electric Vehicle Schemes.
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans.
• Healthcare benefits including Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments.
• Life Assurance (4x salary).
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support.
• Shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts.