Andy Loble

Andy Loble

Fisheries & Biodiversity Officer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    British Army at British Army

  • Education

    • Sparsholt Agricultural College

      2005 - 2007
      FdSc Sport Fisheries Management & Aquaculture Environmental Science

      Activities and Societies: Skiing FdSc Sport fishery Management, Fish Science and Aquaculture

    • Educational Institution

      2005 - 2007
      FdSc Fishery Management - Fish Science Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
    • The Open University

      2014 - 2018
      Bachelor’s Degree Environmental Science BSc Hons

      Activities and Societies: N/A Completing the final year of the BSc to top up my studies from Sparsholt Agricultural College to a full Hons degree.

  • Experience

    • Environment Agency

      Apr 2011 - Oct 2013
      Fisheries & Biodiversity Officer

      • Supported investigations, identified concerns and responded to the team/other functions, in line with EA policies, to support positive environmental outcomes.• Liaised with key internal and external partners to assist with effect project management.• Completed survey work including electro-fishing, netting and water vole surveys.• Gained extensive knowledge through practical and theoretical work of UK & European fisheries policy and regulatory frameworks.• Completed SAFFA/PACE training to be able to assist with Fisheries Enforcement within the EA.• Gained strong knowledge of salmonid & eel fish passage through practical and theoretical work.• Built on previous fish health and parasitology knowledge through field work and laboratory work.• Increased experience and knowledge of management of fisheries and fish habitat improvements of both non migratory and migratory species.• Completed fish movements applications working closely with angling clubs, fisheries and hatcheries alike. • Provided the Fish Active website, EA Weekly Buzz and EA Quarterly Reports with information about projects in the Sussex area.• Carried out extensive monitoring, survey work and data collection in order to deliver the area monitoring programme as part of the business plan and environmental outcomes.• Interpreted and implemented scientific and technical procedures and principles in an integrated way to ensure monitoring activities are carried out to the required standards.• Promoted awareness of health & safety best practice, to ensure use of safe working practices to comply with EA policies and standards. Show less

    • CC Moore Ltd

      Jan 2013 - Mar 2017
      Brand Ambassador

      Representing CC Moore LtdProduct testingProduct promotionhttp://www.ccmoore.com/

    • Thames21

      Feb 2014 - Oct 2014
      Training Officer

      • Delivered training courses to participants through a range of modules both indoor and on waterway sites at locations around London.• Developed and delivered pilot sessions with disabled groups, marginalised young people and other groups at risk of exclusion through local and London-wide networks to increase their participation in the programme.• Arranged for programme participants to undertake practical delivery experience with Thames21’s operational staff and provide support.• Assessed the skills level of all programme participants and any requirement for further training, as part of the monitoring schedule.• Complied with the terms of the NCFE (Awarding Body) Investing in Quality Licence when training, assessing and certificating participants.• Ensured that the documentation supporting Thames21’s public liability insurance (method statement and risk assessment) are completed by participating groups. • Provided ongoing advice and support for programme participants by telephone, email and in person following training, encouraging them to organise and deliver volunteering activity in their local community.• Undertook Quality Assurance visits to Waterway Leaders for annual Accreditation renewal, and provide advice on further development.• Developed additional training modules to enable Waterway Leaders to organise recreational and other waterway activities, e.g. ’fundraising for small groups’ and ‘promoting your event’• Developed the marketing of the training and monitoring in liaison with Thames21’s Marketing Manager, including T21 brand recognition, customer loyalty etc. • Increased the sustainability of the project by developing fledgling and other income sources• Worked with the Fundraising Officer and Project Steering Group to develop a detailed funding proposal for the next phase of Training Programme development Show less

    • Angling Trust

      Nov 2014 - Mar 2017
      Regional Angling Development Officer

      • Lead on the development and the implementation of Regional Angling Development Plans to deliver the National Angling Strategy objectives, Environment Agency funded targets and Sport England funded targets.• Establish and maintain structures to deliver the Regional Angling Development Plans including the support of established County Angling Action Groups.• Act as a regional point of contact for angling clubs, consultative, fisheries and tackle shops. • Assist with the marketing and promotion of the Angling Trust. • Undertake a regular audit of angling provision within the region. • Establish methods to review regularly and monitor the effectiveness of the regional programme and achievement of targets. • Support the delivery of coaching, leadership and volunteer education and training including the identification of Regional Coaching Centres. • Support the delivery of the England Talent Development pathway and Competition Plan in the region. • Identify and build suitable internal and external partnerships which widen the accessibility of angling and awareness of the Angling Trust within the region. • Access funding and resources to deliver the region’s share of the targets set out in the Angling Whole Sport Plan 2013 -17 • Strategically manage projects to achieve specific targets. • Promote and disseminate the Angling Trust objectives, policies and procedures throughout the region. • Establish a regional mechanism to deliver policies and procedures for the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults Show less

    • SONIK Sports Ltd

      Jun 2017 - Dec 2018

      Representing Sonik Sports LtdProduct DevelopmentProduct TestingProduct Promotionhttp://www.soniksports.com/neutral/consultants/1483-andy-loble • Dealing with all aspects of customer service within a busy team.• Lead on running events/shows.• Run and manage the team of sponsored anglers and consultants, arranging magazine space, managing kit and the social media output.• Assisting with product development and marketing.• Manage the stock control between the office and warehouse and Assistant Warehouse Manager, utilising stock management software and Flex counter blance fork lift.

      • Brand Ambassador

        Jan 2014 - Dec 2018
      • Customer Service Manager

        Jun 2017 - Feb 2018
    • British Army

      Dec 2017 - now
      British Army
    • EON Climate & Renewables

      Feb 2018 - Mar 2019
      Project Manager
    • SELF EMPLOYED

      Feb 2019 - Jan 2020
      TELEHANDLER/B3 FORKLIFT OPERATOR

      Esh Construction

    • Universal Tankers

      Jan 2020 - now
      • HGV Tanker Driver

        Jan 2020 - now
      • Tanker Driver

        Jan 2020 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • B3 Forklift

      ITSSAR
      Nov 2018
    • First Aid – Heightec Group Ltd

      Hightec
      Jul 2018
    • B2 Forklift

      ITSSAR
      Oct 2018
    • CPCS A17C TELEHANDLER

      CPCS OPERATORS LIMITED
      Feb 2019
    • Motor Vehicle Transporters (Class C License)

      Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
      Sept 2019
    • C + E Lorry Licence

      Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
      Oct 2019
    • Driver CPC

      Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
      Oct 2019
    • B1 Forklift

      ITSSAR
      May 2018
    • CPC module 2 + 4

      Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
      Oct 2019
    • Combined Rigger & Banksman/Slinger Training Stage 1

      Global Wind Organisation
      Apr 2018