Seafood Sustainability Lead - Aquaculture

Seafood Sustainability Lead - Aquaculture

48 Cox Ln., Chessington KT9 1TW
, UK

Posted Thursday 18 December 2025 at 00:00 | Expires Sunday 4 January 2026 at 23:59

Who is New England Seafood International?

New England Seafood International (NESI) was established in 1991 and is an importer and processor of premium fresh and frozen sustainable fish and seafood. NESI employs circa 850 people across three sites in the UK and imports a wide range of wild and farmed fish and shellfish from all around the world. We are part of the Sealaska Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation formed in 1971 and which is owned by 26,000 Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian shareholders, who are all bloodline descendants of the first settlers to the Americas.

Our vision is to “show people how to enjoy fish every day” and we pride ourselves on our supply chain integrity, sustainable sourcing and high-quality product. Our values run through our business and are Respect, Customer Care, By Learning We Grow, Team Spirit and Integrity.

Title: Seafood Sustainability Lead – Aquaculture

Reports to: Planet and People Director

Location: Chessington or Grimsby Site

Salary: Dependant on experience + competitive benefits package

Shift pattern: Monday – Friday – 40 hours per week, at least one day at either site, travel will be expected

About New England Seafood

New England Seafood is an ambitious, forward‑thinking business with an enviable track record of investment and growth, an excellent reputation for quality and integrity, and great people. We have strong leadership supported by a unique ownership structure.

Our purpose runs deep – it is our DNA. Our core purpose is to enhance lives through fish.

What is the purpose of this role?

Help Shape a Sustainable Future for Aquaculture at NESI

Aquaculture is the world’s fastest‑growing food sector and is key to providing healthy, low‑carbon protein to a growing global population. At NESI, we have a vital role to play in sourcing farmed seafood responsibly, ensuring that environmental impacts are managed, working conditions are respected, and compliance is delivered across our supply base.

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced aquaculture professional to join our Planet & People team. In this role, you’ll lead aquaculture sustainability initiatives across our global supplier base – driving improvements in environmental stewardship, fish welfare, feed, and social responsibility, while ensuring compliance with company policies and customer expectations.

You’ll collaborate with dynamic, cross‑functional teams, support suppliers through audits and development programmes, and clearly communicate progress to internal and external stakeholders.

If you’re ready to make a real impact and help shape a better future for farmed seafood, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Strategy – Lead on the implementation of NESI’s Planet & People strategy, focusing on aquaculture sustainability across sourcing, feed, and welfare and other relevant topics.
• Supplier Auditing & Development – Conduct audits and assessments of aquaculture suppliers to evaluate environmental, social, welfare, and compliance performance. Support suppliers with capacity building and development plans to close gaps.
• Risk & Compliance – Manage aquaculture due diligence, including Supplier Assessment Questionnaires, Codes of Practice, feed, traceability checks, and compliance with relevant certification schemes (ASC, BAP, Global
  
  G.A.P., etc.).
• Social Conditions – Assess and monitor social responsibility within aquaculture supply chains, including working conditions, recruitment practices, and worker welfare. Ensure suppliers are aligned with international labour and human rights standards.
• Monitor Performance – Track and report on aquaculture sustainability metrics, supplier performance, and audit outcomes; share progress with internal and external stakeholders.
• Horizon Scanning – Identify and assess emerging issues, regulations, risks (e.g. feed sourcing, welfare standards, antibiotic use, labour practices), and opportunities relevant to aquaculture production.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Build…