Vessel Crew/Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Officer

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.

To support the running and operation of our new ‘state of the art’ fisheries vessel we are currently seeking to recruit two new full time crew members into the following role:

Vessel Crew/Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Officer

£37,879 – £42,043 + unsociable hours allowance (time plus one third for any hours worked between 6pm and 6am) for average 42 hours per week

Based in Whitby, North Yorkshire, this is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the Authority’s established offshore team and become involved in the running and operation of a new, fourth generation, fisheries vessel supporting the protection, conservation, and management of marine resources along the Northeast coast of England.

Daily duties will include supporting the safe running, maintenance, and operation of the vessel alongside other offshore assets and supporting the delivery of the Authority’s marine survey and fisheries enforcement and compliance programmes.

Practical experience in commercial inshore fishing practices, marine survey work, boat handling and a practical knowledge of the maintenance and repair of marine vessels and ancillary equipment would all be advantageous to this role.

Application forms and further details are available at: https://www.ne-ifca.gov.uk/career-opportunities

Alternatively 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).

Key Dates:

Closing date: Monday 24th February 2025

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It  has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment.