Vacancies

 The Board is responsible for the protection, monitoring and improvement of wild salmon and sea trout
populations and their habitats within its catchment. This encompasses the River Beauly, Glass, Farrar and their
tributaries, as well as the lochs within the catchment, and the coastal areas of the Beauly district.

Our rivers and their tributaries are significantly affected by hydro power production, and increasingly by other
electricity generation, distribution and storage developments. The Board has an important relationship with SSE
Renewables, the generator.

The Fisheries Operations Manager will be an excellent communicator, liaising with a range of stakeholders
including SSE, fishery owners and ghillies, the Ness and Beauly Fisheries Trust, neighbouring District Salmon
Fishery Boards, the Beauly Angling Club and the local community as a whole, as well as external bodies such as
FMS, SEPA, NatureScot and Marine Directorate.

Key responsibilities will include:
1. Updating and implementing the Board’s Fisheries Management Plan, taking account of relevant
statutory requirements and guidance.
2. Maintaining a detailed and up to date understanding of the status of salmon and sea trout populations
within the catchment, including the delivery of annual electrofishing surveys and other fieldwork, site
visits and practical environmental activities.
3. Advising the Board on and delivering fisheries management projects and activities to protect and
enhance those populations, including predation control, habitat improvement, non-native species
control and smolt survival improvement. This may include arranging and overseeing related contract
work where appropriate.
4. Sourcing and supervising contractors, volunteers and seasonal personnel.
5. Supervising and managing the fisheries officer/bailiff and the seasonal bailiff.
6. Supervising the implementation of Health and Safety procedures during field and operational activities.
7. Identifying opportunities for contract work and other revenue streams including grants, partnerships
and other external project funding.
8. Regular reporting to the Board and the Clerk to the Board.
9. Maintaining accurate records and project documentation.
10. Keeping abreast with significant publications by relevant external bodies as well as pertinent political
developments.

Skills and experience will ideally include:
1. Experience in wild fisheries management, and/or environmental and conservation management.
2. Educational qualification to degree level; a background in Biology beneficial but not essential.
3. Strong organisational and communication skills with a desire to lead and shape.
4. Experience in habitat and electrofishing surveys.
5. Evidence of self-motivation as well as a positive and proactive approach to the role.
6. Full UK driving license.

The position is full time at 35 hours per week.

Alternative formats such as a position shared with nearby Fishery Boards or Trusts may be considered.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their details to alastair.campbell@bidwells.co.uk

Lead science from evidence to action.

Role: Permanent Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Hybrid working, based around the Atlantic Salmon Trust’s main office, Bridge of Earn.
Salary Range: Starting salary of £48,000 – £53,000 per annum depending on experience.
Date Posted: Friday 7th August 2026.
Closing Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026.

How to apply

To apply, please email recruitment@atlanticsalmontrust.org with a CV and a covering letter (maximum two A4 pages) explaining how your skills, experience and motivation make you a suitable candidate for this role.

We would voluntarily ask you to please complete and submit the separate monitoring form on equality, diversity and inclusion with your application, which you can download here.

For an informal discussion about the role, please email our Research Director, Dr Caro Cowan: caro@atlanticsalmontrust.org

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Job Specification: https://atlanticsalmontrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Principal-Salmon-Conservation-Scientist.pdf

Role: Permanent Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Hybrid working, based around the Atlantic Salmon Trust’s main office, Bridge of Earn.
Salary Range: Starting salary of £30,000 per annum.
Date Posted: Thursday 20th August 2026.
Closing Date: Monday 7th September 2026.

How to apply:

Please email recruitment@atlanticsalmontrust.org with a CV and a covering letter (maximum two A4 pages) explaining your motivations for applying for the role and how you would see yourself developing in it, as well as how your skills and experience make you a good fit for the post.

We would voluntarily ask you to please complete and submit the separate monitoring form on equality, diversity and inclusion with your application, which you can download via the button below.

For an informal discussion about the role, please email our Research Director, Dr Caro Cowan: caro@atlanticsalmontrust.org

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Job Specification: https://atlanticsalmontrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Salmon-Conservation-Biologist.pdf