What you will be doing
In your capacity as the Fisheries Manager, you will lead the development review of local fisheries and conservation measures, including byelaws, permit schemes, FMPs, voluntary measures and associated policies needed to support these.
You will bring together scientific evidence, enforcement experience, legal advice and stakeholder feedback to create clear options for the Authority. You will then lead approved measures through drafting, consultation, confirmation, implementation and review.
About you
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
· strong interest in, and experience of, fisheries / marine management, or wider environmental regulation or enforcement;
· excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
· experience of assessing evidence from a range of sources (quantitative and qualitative), translating complex technical information into clear recommendations;
· excellent written and analytical skills and attention to detail;
· ability to work independently and as part of a team;
· willingness and ability to work outdoors and at unsocial hours from time to time.
Previous experience in fisheries enforcement, marine regulation, environmental management, legal drafting, regulatory compliance, or a similar field would be an advantage. However, we are interested in candidates from any backgrounds with transferable skills and the right mindset.
Essential Criteria
· Degree, postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience in fisheries management, marine science, environmental science, ecology, natural resource management, marine policy, law or another relevant discipline.
· Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to fisheries, marine conservation, environmental management, regulation or public sector decision making.
Desirable Criteria
· Postgraduate qualification in fisheries science, marine resource management, marine conservation, environmental law / policy or a related subject.
