Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Officer (IFCO), Crew

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About NWIFCA

NWIFCA is one of ten Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities in England. We are responsible for the sustainable management of sea fisheries resources within the inshore waters, and along the coast, of North West England. In managing these fisheries, we balance the needs of fishing communities, marine conservation and wider public interest.

The role

Undertaking enforcement duties both on land and at sea, working as part of an operational team within a designated geographical patch within the Authority’s district, both shoreside and aboard patrol vessels as a member of the crew. Undertaking risk-based and intelligence-led compliance assurance activities and enforcement of fisheries legislation, as well as assisting with surveys and project work.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with, and enforcement of, fisheries conservation measures through routine inspections of fishing and other marine-based activities, both from shore and at sea
• Acting as crew on the Authority’s fisheries patrol vessels and helping to maintain the vessels in good working order
• Recording fishing activity by location, numbers of fishers, vessels and types of fishing activity and collecting and submitting intelligence
• Taking consistent, risk-based enforcement action to prevent illegal fishing activity, collecting evidence when offences are detected and submitting to the Head of Enforcement for further investigation
• Assisting with investigating fisheries offences by providing witness statements, interviewing suspects, analysing data and producing evidence
• Assisting with environmental monitoring both at sea and during intertidal surveys with Science Team colleagues
• Liaising with the fishing industry and other key stakeholders regarding marine fisheries / conservation management
• Working with partner agencies on coordinated operational and enforcement activities and sharing information accordingly

Salary and benefits

£34,811 to £40,444 (subject to future pay increments and pay awards); Local Government Pension Scheme.

Location and schedule

Whitehaven office. Fixed-term until March 2030; full-time (37 hours per week). Interviews in the week commencing 9 November 2026.

Deadline and how to apply

The deadline for submission of applications is 1 November 2026. To apply, send a completed application form (available on the original posting) to office@nw-ifca.gov.uk: https://www.nw-ifca.gov.uk/news/were-recruiting-again-2/

For an informal discussion about the role, contact Joe Moulton, NWIFCA Head of Enforcement, on 01524 727970 or at office@nw-ifca.gov.uk.