West Midlands
Fisheries Technical Officer - Environment Agency
Paul Coulson | March 13th 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Technical Fisheries Officer within the Fisheries team based in the West Midlands. This is part of the area Fisheries Biodiversity and Geomorphology department.
Successful candidates will be expected to provide high quality fisheries advice to a variety of internal and external customers. Taking a risk-based approach to help protect and improve the water environment and water-dependent wildlife. This position focusses on significant water catchments within the central area of the West Midlands (including catchments Blythe, Tame and Mease ).
As a Fisheries Technical Officer, you will:
– Have a strong foundation in fisheries knowledge and practical fisheries management.
– Excellent communication skills and experience of working with a wide range of people is essential.
– You will be expected to deliver environmental outcomes and build strong relationships, both within the team and with internal and external stakeholders.
– You will be well-organised and have the confidence to work independently and on your own initiative.
– Expected to travel within your allocated catchment and the wider West Midland Area
The role has a strong area incident response element. There is a need to work flexibly and take part in the 24hr out of hours roster.
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.
It is essential that you have:
- A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent professional experience.
- A good understanding of practical fisheries management techniques and excellent fish identification skills.
- An understanding of the diverse interests of angling stakeholders and the range of angling opportunities available in the area
- A Full UK driving licence
It is desirable that you have:
- Have a good general understanding of fisheries regulation and permitting
- Are self-motivated, act independently with a pro-active approach
- Have strong influencing skills ideally with experience of engaging key stakeholders
- Are a confident communicator
- Have excellent time management skills
The successful candidate must feel comfortable working in and around water.
You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
This role can be based at either our Fradley (Lea Marston) or Kidderminster offices and is offered with flexible, hybrid working arrangements. You will typically spend around 2–3 days per week in the office or on site. As our operations are coordinated from the Lea Marston depot, regular travel to this location will be required, along with travel across the wider region to our operational sites in Shrewsbury and Tewkesbury.
Travel across the area and work in the field will be required, therefore a full driving licence is essential
Interviews w/c 30th March
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given
For further information please contact [email protected]
Full details available on the Environment Agency Jobs website