Operations Officer (4901)


Company:	Scottish Government
Salary:	£34,936 to £37,894 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Peterhead
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Oct 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

Location - Fraserburgh or Peterhead

Hours - 35 hours per week

Closing Date - 25th October 2026 at 23:55

Job ID - 4901

Employment Type - Permanent

Overview:

The Scottish Government Marine Directorate is looking for two Operations Officers to join the Marine Directorate. The directorate is responsible for deterring and detecting illegal activities through effective compliance and enforcement arrangements. The roles will be based in Peterhead and Fraserburgh.

As warranted officers (following satisfactory completion of our British Sea Fishery Officer (BSFO) training programme), you will undertake inspections of documentation, equipment and catches and provide guidance, advice and information to fishing industry contacts. You will work as part of a team to investigate compliance of Marine Licensing Regulations, ensuring quality standards and protecting Scotland’s marine environment.

These posts qualify for a Flexible Working allowance, for more information on this please refer to the Working Pattern section.

Main Duties:

• The inspection of documentation, fishing gear and/or catches for compliance with conservation, quota management and marketing regulations,

• Analysis of Master’s daily electronic logbook information.

• Analysis of vessel’s transmissions via Vessel Monitoring Systems.

• Providing guidance, advice and information to the fishing industry.

• Officers based at our coastal locations may conduct inspections onshore in factories and on-board fishing vessels whilst in harbour. Inspections of fish and documentation are conducted at the premises of fish buyers and sellers as well as in vehicles used to transport fisheries products. Inspections are conducted 24/7 in-line with the operations of the industry and officers can expect to undertake some of their duties in unsocial hours and at weekends.

• Investigating offences against Scottish, UK, EU and International Fisheries Regulations, and being responsible for compiling and submitting prosecution reports to The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, which may ultimately lead to the criminal prosecution of offenders.

Further Information:

Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment, should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process, please contact us at Recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot.

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