DEVON AND SEVERN INSHORE FISHERIES AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY RECRUITING

Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority recruiting for new Marine Development Officer. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority as a Marine Development Officer based in Brixham.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (D&S IFCA) as a Marine Development Officer (part-time) to cover maternity leave.  Based at the main Brixham office, the successful applicant will join a small, professional team of officers responsible for the management of marine fisheries resources and conservation within the D&S IFCA’s District.

The salary based on 37 hours per week is £27,852.  This role is part-time, working 22.5 hours per week on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and therefore the salary is pro-rata. The role is for one year to cover maternity leave. The start date for the role is 8^th January 2024.

Role

The Marine Development Officer is a multifunctional role within D&S IFCA, fulfilling duties and responsibilities relating to:

• the Permitting Officer, which includes processing, preparing, and issuing D&S IFCA Permits and maintaining the database of permitted fishing vessels operating in D&S IFCA’s District
• Marine Developments in D&S IFCA’s District by reviewing Marine Licence Applications and other external agencies’ consultations, gathering, and analysing evidence in particular in relation to Marine Protected Areas and existing use of the area including commercial and recreational fisheries, and providing detailed responses in line with D&S IFCA’s Statutory Duties
• Byelaw Authorisations by reviewing and processing Authorisation requests against D&S IFCA Byelaws and Byelaw Permit Conditions and identify and assessing risks to Marine Protected Areas and existing use of the area.

Applicants should possess a degree in a marine related subject or equivalent work experience within the marine environment and have previous administration experience. Good IT skills, in particular, the ability to manage large datasets, GIS experience and to be able to collate, analyse and evaluate evidence from a variety of sources are required for the role. Report writing, communication and engagement skills are essential.  The applicant will be well-organised, work to tight deadlines, have good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.

All employees have the opportunity to join the Devon County Council pension scheme and receive 25 days annual leave (pro-rata).

Closing date for applications:              13^th November 2023

Interview dates:                                   24^th November 2023

For application forms (no CVs accepted) and full job description please contact: office@devonandsevernifca.gov.uk or phone 01803 854648 / 07395 358172. The job description can also be viewed here.

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