Exciting opportunities to participate in the management of inshore fisheries and marine conservation
Whether it be by applying to become a General Member of the IFCA committee (the IFCA governing boards) through our Become a Member page or applying for a position in the IFCA professional service, IFCAs provides a unique opportunity to make a real difference to coastal communities.
On this page we showcase vacancies that arise in each of the IFCAs. IFCAs employ for a wide range of positions including for fisheries enforcement specialists, administrators, fisheries scientists, marine managers as well as vessel skippers and support staff roles. More details of current and recent salaried and voluntary positions are below.
The IFCAs are at the forefront of marine and fisheries management in England and it is an exciting time to join these dynamic teams. Be sure to check this site for vacancies as well as the local IFCAs websites.
Please see these useful guides for getting into a career in fishing or the marine sector here and here.
New Vacancy: Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Officer (IFCO) – NWIFCA
New Vacancy: Fisheries Manager – NWIFCA
North Western IFCA has an exciting new job opportunity as a Fisheries Manager on a fixed-term contract until March 2030. Role: Fisheries Manager Location: Head Office (Carnforth) Contract: Fixed-term until March 2030, full-time (37 hours per week) Starting Salary:...
New Vacancy: Science Officer – NWIFCA
North Western IFCA is recruiting for a Science Officer on a 1 year fixed term contract (maternity cover). More details below. Role: Science Officer – 1 Year Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) Location: Carnforth Office Contract: 1 Year Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) Full-time...
New Vacancy: Chief Executive Officer – Eastern IFCA
Location: Hybrid working (the Authority’s premises, primarily King’s Lynn, home working and deployment within the district, including on Authority vessels where required) Hours: Normally 37 hours per week. As the Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, you will be...
Previous Vacancies
New Vacancy: Senior Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Officer (Skipper) – Sussex IFCA
Closing Date: Monday 31 August 2026 Interviews will be held in the week commencing 14 September in person, in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6RE Sussex IFCA is seeking an experienced maritime professional to join the Authority as a Senior Inshore Fisheries and...
New Vacancy: Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Officer (Intelligence) – North Western IFCA
North Western IFCA is recruiting another new post, this time as their Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Officer (Intelligence), to be based at their Head Office in Carnforth, Lancashire. Role: IFCO (Intel). Location: Head Office (Carnforth) Contract: Permanent;...
New Vacancies: Eastern IFCA is Hiring for 4 New Posts
Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (Eastern IFCA) is recruiting a number of exciting roles across science, enforcement and policy. Covering the coasts of Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, EIFCA manage inshore fisheries and protect the marine...
New Vacancy: IFCO/Dee Estuary Cockle Fishery Management Officer – NWIFCA/NRW
North Western IFCA is seeking to recruit a Dee Estuary Cockle Fishery Management Officer / IFCO. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work at the heart of one of the most important cockle fisheries in the UK. The successful candidate will be employed by NWIFCA...
New Vacancy: IFCA Training Manager – AIFCA
The Association of IFCAs is seeking an experienced and dynamic Training Manager to lead the development and delivery of a national training programme supporting Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) across England. This is a unique opportunity to play...
New Vacancy: Senior Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Officer (Marine) – Eastern IFCA
Position: Senior Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Officer (Marine) Reports to: Assistant Chief Officer (Marine Protection) Location: Vessel / Kings Lynn. All IFCO’s are expected to work throughout the district. Salary range: £43,835 – £48,473 (including 7.5% salary...
New Vacancies: Senior Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Officer x2 – Sussex IFCA
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...
New Vacancy: Scientific Officer – Cornwall IFCA
Cornwall IFCA are seeking a full-time, fixed term, Scientific Officer to assist with the management of inshore fisheries around the coast of Cornwall and to assist the Authority to meet some of its statutory obligations. About You The role holder will join a small...
Northumberland IFCA Paid Summer Placement: Now Open to Applicants
Northumberland IFCA is offering an exciting opportunity for a paid placement during summer 2026. The successful applicant will work on the delivery of individual projects directly informing inshore fisheries management as part of NIFCA’s ongoing duties. The placement...
New Vacancy: Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Officer Grade 5 (Enforcement) – Eastern IFCA
Organisation: Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority Position: Inshore Fishery and Conservation Officer Grade 5 (Enforcement) Reports to: Senior IFCO Compliance Location: The Authority’s offices are in Kings Lynn and Lowestoft but there may be some...
it is only by leading, championing and managing a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries that we can be successful as an Association.