A chance to manage and conserve inshore fisheries
The MMO have been given responsibility by Defra to manage the process of making appointments of General Members to IFCA Committees.
These voluntary roles require candidates who can take a balanced approach to caring for our seas, assessing the priority and importance of all users and stakeholders. It is essential that candidates have a good local knowledge of the IFCA area for which they are applying. The members of the IFCA contribute their knowledge and experience to provide sustainable management of their IFCA district.
The MMO operates a rolling campaign for the recruitment of IFCA General Members, this means that the IFCA General Member advert will be open to receiving applications for all regional IFCAs from interested candidates throughout the year without the restriction of a cutoff date. The sifting and interviewing of successful applicants will be held on a quarterly basis.
The MMO accept applications from both current and former IFCA general members who are nearing the end of their ten-year term as well as those members who have left having already served a ten-year term. Applications from these members will be considered alongside all other applicants in a fair an open competitive process and appointed on merit to ensure a fair balance of sector representation.
The role of an IFCA General Member
The members of the IFCA contribute their knowledge and experience to provide sustainable management of the inshore marine area of their IFCA district. Appointees to IFCAs are legally required to consider all the local fishing and marine conservation interests in the waters of the IFCA district in a balanced way, taking full account of the needs of the IFCA district. Appointees should recognise that they are part of a committee and should not regard themselves as representing solely one area of particular interest within the IFCA district.
As an IFCA General Member you will have the opportunity to contribute your knowledge and experience to committee meetings helping to shape and direct the work of the IFCA.
This membership puts local people in the driving seat of fisheries management and is an exciting opportunity to shape the development of inshore fisheries in your region.
As a member of an IFCA committee you will work in a team with others, helping to ensure that:
- the use of sea fisheries resources is carried out in a sustainable way and is balanced with the need to protect the marine environment or promote its recovery from, the effects of exploitation
- the different needs of those engaged in the exploitation of sea fisheries and marine resources are balanced
- the conservation objectives of marine conservation zones are achieved
Although these appointments are unpaid some local authorities pay expenses and allowances.
We seek to achieve a balanced membership across various interest groups, including but not limited to those with commercial, recreational, and environmental interests.
Current open vacancies
Sussex IFCA
Welcomes applications from all sectors with a good knowledge of the local IFCA area. However, we particularly welcome applications from active commercial fishermen. Applicants should have a willingness to positively engage with both IFCA member and officer colleagues; to support the Authority’s duties to develop sustainable inshore fisheries and marine environmental protection within the district. The Sussex IFCA provides eligible allowances and travel expenses to its members.
North West IFCA
Are seeking dedicated individuals with expertise in the marine realm. If you’re enthusiastic about engaging with the Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority and contributing to fisheries management within your district, we want to hear from you! Specifically, we warmly encourage applications from the Marine Environment/Conservation sector, as it’s currently under-represented within the IFCA.
Cornwall IFCA
Are you passionate about recreational fishing and the marine environment? If so, we’re looking for dedicated individuals to join the Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA). As part of the IFCA, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to fisheries management within your district. We’re particularly excited to welcome applications from the Marine Environment/Conservation sector. So, if you’re casting lines, exploring tides, and have a heart for conservation, we want to hear from you
Eastern IFCA
Are on the lookout for dedicated individuals interested in the opportunity to contribute to marine conservation and fisheries management within your local area. We are particularly keen to welcome applications from the Marine Environment/Conservation sector. Join us in safeguarding our marine treasures and ensuring sustainable fishing practices for generations to come.
North Eastern
We invite applications from all sectors with a solid understanding of the local IFCA area. However, we extend a warm welcome to applicants who are actively involved in Recreational fishing. Prospective candidates should demonstrate a willingness to engage positively with both IFCA member and officer colleagues, supporting the Authority’s mission to promote sustainable inshore fisheries and marine environmental protection within the district.
Northumberland
We’re on the lookout for passionate individuals with expertise in the marine domain. If you’re excited about collaborating with the Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) and making a meaningful impact on fisheries management in your district, we’d love to hear from you! In particular, we extend a warm invitation to applicants from the Recreational fishing sector.
To apply please complete and submit an application form, application forms should be emailed to ifcarecruitment@marinemanagement.org.uk or posted to IFCA Recruitment, Marine Management Organisation, Lancaster House, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7YH.
Should you have any questions about the recruitment process please contact the Marine Management Organisation on 0300 123 1032.
Should you wish to find out more about the role of an IFCA general member or require assistance with completion of your application form please contact your local IFCA Office by telephone or email or speak to your local IFCA Officer.
Kent and Essex IFCA Tel: 01843 585 310 Email: info@kentandessex-ifca.gov.uk
North Eastern IFCA Tel: 01482 393 515 Email: ne-ifca@eastriding.gov.uk
Cornwall IFCA Tel: 01872 324284 Email: enquiries@cornwall-ifca.gov.uk
Devon & Severn Tel: 01803 854648 Email: office@devonandsevernifca.gov.uk
Eastern Tel: 01553 775321 Email: mail@eastern-ifca.gov.uk
Isles of Scilly Tel: 01720 424 588 Email: ifca@scilly.gov.uk
North West Tel: 01524 727970 Email: office@nw-ifca.gov.uk
Northumberland Tel: 01670 797676 Email: nifca@nifca.gov.uk
Southern Tel: 01202 721373 Email: enquiries@southern-ifca.gov.uk
Sussex Tel: 01273 454407 Email: admin@sussex-ifca.gov.uk