Are you passionate about the next generation of commercial aquaculture developments? A government-funded national organisation is looking for a Trials and Validation Coordinator for their Aquaculture trials and validation team. The right candidate will directly organise aquaculture testing activity within its Test, Trial and Demonstration function. You will have significant experience in aquaculture trials, including finfish, shellfish or recirculating aquaculture systems and a rigorous attitude towards scientific trials. If you are looking to advance your career in the Aquaculture space, this could be the role for you. Aims The purpose of this role is to support the design and delivery of aquaculture trials to a high standard, ensuring accurate and reliable data is produced. The role ensures trials are structured properly, with clear protocols and consistent data collection. The aim to run trials with rigorous attitude and excellent Innovation in aquaculture depends on being tested in real conditions. This role sits at the head of the trials process, helping ensure technologies are tested in a consistent way and results are useful to producers, supply chains and investors. The focus is on quality, relevance and impact rather than volume. Responsibilities • Support delivery of aquaculture trial activity • Assist with coordination of trials within the aquaculture programme • Run and manage technical teams in charge of trial processes and technical standards • Act as a contact point for businesses, producers and supply chain partners • Support internal and external communication on aquaculture trials • Ensure trials are well executed, commercially relevant, legally compliant and scientifically accurate • Embed rigorous processes in technical research team, analyse process for signs of data error • Ensure delivery meets timelines, budgets and programme goals • Maintain the highest standards in data quality and evidence collection • Ensure trials reflect real commercial aquaculture conditions • Align trial activity with programme objectives and support improvements in trial execution and implementation • Contribute to demonstrating performance and real world value of technologies • Write reports to support development of evidence • Build relationships with technical teams and external stakeholders • Work with internal and external partners to support delivery of trial data • Provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders and funding bodies This role is about supporting relevant, high-quality trials in the aquaculture sector. It connects strategy and delivery, helping ensure plans are carried out effectively. The work supports decisions on whether technologies are adopted more widely. You will bring • Management experience in commercial aquaculture • Experience in aquaculture trials, validation or applied research • Experience working in technical or project delivery teams • Experience supporting trials in real world conditions • Understanding of fish health, welfare and regulation • Ability to review data and identify gaps or issues • Commercial awareness and understanding of industry needs • Good stakeholder management skills • Clear communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences • Strong organisation and time management skills • Collaborative and delivery focused approach • Degree in aquaculture, marine biology, animal science or related field or equivalent experience • Full UK driving licence Desirable • Degree in Aquaculture or Marine Biology • Experience working with government, research or industry groups • Project management experience This is a chance to contribute to how innovation is tested and adopted in UK aquaculture. If you have a passion for testing new technologies, nutritions, medications, equipments, genetics and system advancements, this could be a great opportunity. To apply: For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Rupert Kettle on: Office or e-mail your CV and covering letter to De Lacy Executive Recruitment will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application. More information about our processing activities can be found at Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission.
