Environmental and Scientific Officer / IFCO

North Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority is one of 10 authorities surrounding the coastline of England, our statutory function is to manage a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries.

As an Authority, we are proud of the work we do and the objectives we strive to achieve, and our main priority is to find people with the same values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own.

We are currently seeking to recruit, on a permanent basis, to the position of Environmental and Scientific Officer/IFCO. This is both an exciting and rare opportunity to join our Environmental and Scientific Team. The work is extremely varied from ‘day to day’ and you will be involved in all aspects of Fisheries Management, from collating data to implementing management measures and enforcement. You will be working under the direction of the Environmental & Scientific Manager to support the delivery of the Authority’s statutory responsibilities. The role includes undertaking and supporting environmental surveys both onshore and offshore onboard both fishing vessels and a new ‘state of the art’ research vessel currently in build.

Environmental and Scientific Officer/IFCO

Based in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, routine duties include supporting the Authority’s marine research and survey programmes, collating and analysing data and producing reports. The role also involves supporting a wide variety of operational activity throughout the Authority’s district. You will have the drive, vision and ambition to complement this unique opportunity. Both Offshore work and occasional weekend work will be an essential part of this role. Local Government and North Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority terms of appointment and conditions of service apply.

£32,076 – £35,745 for average 37 hours per week

Application forms and further details are available at www.ne-ifca.gov.uk, email [email protected] or contact Sarah Murray, Operational Support Manager, North Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority, Town Hall, Quay Road, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO16 4LP, tel (01482 393515).

Closing date for all applications: Friday 5th April 2024. Initial interviews will be conducted week commencing Monday 15th April 2024.

The Authority is pursuing a policy of Equal Opportunities in Employment.