Closing Date Sunday 7th June.
The interviews are anticipated to be held in the week commencing 29th June.

Sussex IFCA are recruiting two Senior Conservation and Research Officers to join the team on a full-time permanent basis.

The Sussex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) is one of ten regional IFCAs in England. They manage sea fisheries resources and Marine Protected Areas out to six nautical miles, covering the Sussex Coast and its estuaries.

Their role is to balance environmental, social and economic needs – supporting sustainable fisheries while protecting the marine environment. They are a local government committee, funded by East Sussex County Council, West Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council.

This is a key role in a small team, where you’ll have the chance to take real ownership of projects and contribute directly to how fisheries and conservation are managed along the Sussex coast.

You’ll be involved in a mix of project work, data analysis, reporting and stakeholder engagement. The role is primarily desk-based however some days will be out on the water or on the shore carrying out fieldwork.

For further information please contact the Sussex IFCA office on 01273 454407 or email admin@sussex-ifca.gov.uk

For informal advice on the recruitment process please ask for Rob Pearson, Chief Fisheries and Conservation Officer.

The interviews are anticipated to be held in the week commencing 29th June in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex.

The application form is to be emailed to Deputy Chief Fisheries and Conservation Officer Angharad Purcell at a.purcell@sussex-ifca.gov.uk.

You can find out more information about the role and APPLY through Sussex IFCA’s website here.