Dr Chris Leakey Email & Phone Number

supporting staff and external engagement, and other activities around the preparation of our corporate plan for 2017-22

- SNH case lead for various offshore wind, wave and tidal developments- Liaison with, and provision of advice to, developers, consultants and government at pre-application, application, post-application and post-consent phases of licensing processes associated with marine renewable energy proposals.- Co-ordination of written responses to formal and informal consultations, gathering advice from specialist advisers where appropriate.- Contribution to research, education, training… Show more - SNH case lead for various offshore wind, wave and tidal developments- Liaison with, and provision of advice to, developers, consultants and government at pre-application, application, post-application and post-consent phases of licensing processes associated with marine renewable energy proposals.- Co-ordination of written responses to formal and informal consultations, gathering advice from specialist advisers where appropriate.- Contribution to research, education, training, policy development and casework processes relating to marine renewable energy.- Specialist development management advice on benthic ecology, marine fish and shellfish; mostly for renewable energy projects but also oil, gas and coastal development casework.- Liaison with and contribution to Scottish MPA project for SNH Marine Renewables team. - Contributor to development of marine planning approaches and wider marine policy development. Show less

- Advice at national and local scales, directly to external partners (industry, government and NGOs) and through support to SNH colleagues, including:Fishing impacts on species and habitats, and mitigation measures through fisheries management and conservation legislation.Fisheries management in Natura sites, SSSIs and the wider sea.Management solutions for mutual benefits for fisheries and conservation.Policy and management interactions between fisheries, marine planning and… Show more - Advice at national and local scales, directly to external partners (industry, government and NGOs) and through support to SNH colleagues, including:Fishing impacts on species and habitats, and mitigation measures through fisheries management and conservation legislation.Fisheries management in Natura sites, SSSIs and the wider sea.Management solutions for mutual benefits for fisheries and conservation.Policy and management interactions between fisheries, marine planning and European Directives (e.g. Habitats and Birds Directives; Marine Strategy Framework Directives; SEA Directive).Fishing industry liaison on the Scottish Marine Protected Area Project, Natura 2000 sites and SSSIs.- Coordination of SNH input to Inshore Fisheries Groups (IFGs), particularly regarding the development of fisheries management plans. - Delivery of training on fisheries-related issues to SNH colleagues and external partners, including authoring of technical guidance and information notes.- Collaboration with other UK Statutory Nature Conservation Agencies on fisheries issues.- Management of research and marine survey contracts.- Contributions to casework responses for marine renewable-energy developments from a fish, shellfish and fisheries perspective. Show less

- Area Officer for West Mainland of Shetland, Fair Isle, Foula and Papa Stour, including planning consultations, designated site monitoring and NCA reviews.- Primary officer for marine casework throughout Shetland, particularly marine aquaculture and including Habitats Regulations Appraisal, European Protected Species issues and Environmental Impact Assessments.- Area input to SNH policies and guidance on marine issues, including liaison with local industry and research… Show more - Area Officer for West Mainland of Shetland, Fair Isle, Foula and Papa Stour, including planning consultations, designated site monitoring and NCA reviews.- Primary officer for marine casework throughout Shetland, particularly marine aquaculture and including Habitats Regulations Appraisal, European Protected Species issues and Environmental Impact Assessments.- Area input to SNH policies and guidance on marine issues, including liaison with local industry and research initiatives.- Steering and working group member for the Shetland Marine Spatial Plan.- Member of monitoring committee for SOTEAG (Sullom Oil Terminal Environmental Action Group).- Lead officer for environmental education in Shetland. Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Ecology, 1St Class Honours

Ecology Exchange Year