1299. Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Officer

Kent & Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority - Ramsgate, Kent (Reino Unido)
Organisation:     Kent & Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority
Salary:     £20,671 - £26,952 pa
Reference:     011/2013-14
Location:     Ramsgate, Kent
Hours:     Full Time
Position type:     Paid
Contract:     Permanent
Closing date:     Fri 24 January 14
Website:     kentandessex-ifca.gov.uk
Contact name:     Debbie Lee
Contact telephone:     01843 585310
Contact email:     debbie.lee@kentandessex-ifca.gov.uk

The Kent and Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (KEIFCA) has extensive marine conservation duties and has a responsibility to ensure that the exploitation of fisheries resources is undertaken in a sustainable manner.

This position offers an opportunity for interesting and highly varied employment for a person wishing to be involved at the front line of inshore fisheries and Marine Protected Area management and enforcement. The role covers duties both on land and at sea, working as part of a small team on a patrol vessel as a member of the crew and undertaking shore based enforcement of fisheries legislation, as well as assisting with surveys and project work, replying to consultations, liaising with marine agencies and attending meetings.

This is a highly adaptive role which will make a tangible difference to the real-world management of fisheries and MPAs within the KEIFCA district.

The first round interviews for this post will be held week commencing 10 February 2014 in Ramsgate, Kent. If you are selected for an interview you will be expected to provide a 10 minute presentation to the interview panel.

For further information and to download an application form please visit our website: www.kentandessex-ifca.gov.uk.

Closing date for applications: 24 January 2014

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