Empowering Future Leaders in Scottish Seafood Industry

Scottish seafood processing and trading businesses stand to gain significant advantages from the upcoming Future Seafood Leaders programme in Peterhead, Scotland. In a collaborative effort with The UK Seafood Federation (UKSF), The National Centre for Food Manufacturing is set to launch another iteration of this programme aimed specifically at enhancing careers within the seafood processing sector.

About the Future Seafood Leaders Course

The Future Seafood Leaders course has been meticulously crafted by the UK Seafood Federation and the National Centre of Food Manufacturing to nurture the career growth of emerging leaders in seafood processing. This comprehensive 6-day programme, structured into two blocks, kicks off in September and encompasses key topics such as continuous improvement, factory processing, effective leadership, fish quality, sourcing, and sustainability. Participants will benefit from direct insights shared by industry leaders throughout the course.

Key Insights from Industry Leaders

Simon Dwyer, CEO of the UK Seafood Federation, expressed his views on the importance of this initiative:

“Developing the future leaders in the seafood processing and trading sector is a key strategic priority of our Federation. The track record of this programme and the feedback from participants across the UK has been phenomenal. Future Leaders attend from all departments in the businesses including finance, HR, commercial, buying, technical, and operations. We look forward to supporting seafood processing and trading businesses in Scotland to develop the next generation of leaders.”

Course Details and Application Information

The 6-day course is set to commence on 2nd September in Peterhead, and applications are open to all types of seafood businesses. For more details and to express your interest in participating, please contact acouper@lincoln.ac.uk.

Conclusion

The Future Seafood Leaders programme is an invaluable opportunity for aspiring leaders within the Scottish seafood sector, aiming to equip them with crucial skills and knowledge for their career advancement. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this transformative initiative!