At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to deliver high-quality geospatial and fisheries analysis for marine management.
- Company: Marine Management Organisation focused on sustainable fisheries and marine planning.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for impactful work.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong focus on innovation and stakeholder engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in marine conservation and fisheries management.
- Qualifications: Experience in GIS, statistics, and project management required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
As Head of Geospatial and Fisheries Analysis, you will lead a team of GIS specialists and statisticians to deliver high quality evidence and analysis to support the MMO’s implementation of Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) and Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), as well as other policy development and implementation.
You will play a key role in developing the evidence base for spatial fisheries data, exploiting new data collections and technologies.
You will deliver novel analysis that contributes to decision making in marine planning, including potential locations of new wind farms, and their impact on UK fisheries, international negotiations and MMO operations.
You will lead the development and publication of a new official statistics release for spatial fisheries activity data.
As well as overseeing methodological development, you will ensure the statistical release is developed and published in line with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics.
You will engage with internal and external stakeholders and users to ensure the statistics are fit for purpose.
You will build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and users, to champion best practice and improve coherence and collaboration with other Government departments that contribute to the spatial fishing activity evidence base.
You will also actively manage and prioritise projects to ensure analysis is delivered on time and to the appropriate quality.
You will lead support of MMO-wide mapping services for marine licensing and marine planning, helping roll out the new Arc GIS Enterprise platform.
This will expand access to spatial data across the organisation and unlock opportunities to streamline workflows, enable self‑service mapping, and enhance specialist analysis.
You will engage confidently with a wide range of customers and stakeholders, including MMO operational teams, Defra and other Arm’s Length Bodies, the Devolved Governments and industry representatives
You will play a proactive role in the leadership and development of the Statistics and Analysis Team, representing the Chief Statistician when needed.
6755 - G7 Head of Geospatial and Fisheries Analysis in Bristol employer: DEFRA Network
As an employer, the MMO offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation in geospatial and fisheries analysis is at the forefront of marine management. Employees benefit from professional development opportunities, a commitment to work-life balance, and the chance to contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of UK fisheries and marine conservation. Located in a vibrant area, the MMO fosters a culture of inclusivity and teamwork, making it an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
