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Managers and Proprietors in Forestry, Fishing and Related Services

Managers and proprietors in this unit group plan, organise and co-ordinate the activities and resources of forestry, fishing, animal husbandry and related operations and establishments.

Average Salary

£33,709

New workers start around £16,283. Normal pay is £33,709 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £51,327.

Jobs

9,858

The number of jobs in the career for the current year.

Daily Tasks

  • Ensures observance of maritime laws and international fishing regulations.

  • Arranges for sale of catch, liaises with onshore agents.

  • Plans fishing voyages, maintains vessel/s and equipment and oversees operational safety.

  • Oversees maintenance of equipment and fish habitats.

  • Arranges rearing and feeding and ensures health of fish stocks.

  • Selects suitable breeding grounds for shellfish, sea and freshwater fish and purchases stock.

  • Oversees facilities such as visitor centres, nature trails, footpaths, etc..

  • Liaises with neighbouring landowners, contractors and local authorities.

  • Plans and directs the establishment and maintenance of forest /woodland areas and regularly inspects forest work.

  • Decides, or advises on, type of animal to be bred and/or trained, and selects, buys and trains animals accordingly.

  • Manages and trains staff.

  • Determines financial, staffing and other short- and long-term needs.

Hard skills

Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.

    Soft skills

    Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.

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