Farming Assessment Manager

Join the Aquascot Aquaculture team — Full Time, Permanent

Posted: Monday 6th February 2023

We're currently recruiting for a key role in our Aquaculture team — building trusting relationships with salmon & trout farmers and farming companies; visiting and assessing farms to gather industry data; producing reports; sharing results; constructing and agreeing new programs with partners.

Position: Farming Assessment Manager

Pay Rate: up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience

Location: Alness, Highland

Business: Aquaculture

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Reports to: Head of Aquaculture

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About the Employer

An employee-owned seafood business, based at Alness in the Highlands, employing around 200 people from our local community and offering a wide range of products: from whole prepared salmon and trout, through to products such as fillets, loins and portions, lightly smoked salmon, and an extensive range of easy to cook meals.

Aquascot has supplied employee-owned retailer Waitrose since 1993. Over the years the relationship has developed into a unique exclusive partnership, built on trust and understanding. This has become the essence of our thinking; building and maintaining strong, lasting relationships with our customers, supply chain, employees, and the local community in order to create a sustainable business.

  • Scottish Living Wage Accredited Employer
  • Profit Share Scheme for all Partner Employees
  • Reward & Recognition Scheme
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
  • Long Service Awards
  • SVQ Training Opportunities
  • Access to English Lessons
  • 50% Off High Life Leisure Card
  • Discounted Aquascot Seafood
  • Free Annual Health Checks

In 2021 Aquascot won the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) trophy for Excellence in People Development at the SCDI Highlands & Islands Business Excellence Awards.

In 2022, Aquascot won the Employer of the Year Award at the Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards.


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