Farm Manager Scottish Sea Farms

Scottish Sea Farms is looking for an experienced Farm Manager to lead its new salmon farming operation at Fish Holm in Yell Sound, Shetland.
This senior position would suit a proven salmon farm manager with strong leadership skills and experience operating in challenging marine environments, taking responsibility for what will be the company’s largest fish farm.

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the new Fish Holm salmon farm.
• Manage a major £9 million-plus development comprising 12 pens, each with a circumference of 160 metres.
• Oversee operations at a site with a maximum permitted biomass of 6,000 tonnes.
• Take responsibility for fish welfare, husbandry and health management.
• Manage farm production and performance against agreed targets.
• Recruit, develop and lead a capable and motivated farm team.
• Establish effective working procedures and operational standards for the new site.
• Ensure equipment and working practices are suitable for an exposed, high-energy tidal environment.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety.
• Ensure compliance with environmental requirements and regulations.
• Monitor performance and deliver against agreed key performance indicators.
• Promote effective communication and cooperation across teams and departments.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and farm performance.
• Create a working environment built on safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.

• Significant experience managing salmon farming operations.
• Proven success delivering results in demanding marine environments.
• Strong knowledge of salmon husbandry and fish health management.
• Experience leading and developing operational teams.
• Detailed understanding of environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong commitment to safe systems of work.
• Ability to manage production performance and operational targets.
• Sound judgement and confident decision-making skills.
• Good communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to motivate colleagues and encourage continuous improvement.
• A practical and responsible approach to managing a challenging marine site.
• Commitment to fish welfare, environmental protection and staff wellbeing.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Ability to obtain and retain an ML5 or ENG1 medical certificate.

• Competitive salary, with no figure specified.
• 31 days annual leave, increasing to 32 days with length of service.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life cover.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Prescription eyewear discount.
• Contribution towards preschool childcare.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead Scottish Sea Farms’ largest marine farm.
• Responsibility for establishing and developing a major new salmon farming operation in Shetland.