Fisheries Research Assistant

Do you want and want to play a key role in protecting marine life and fisheries on the Isles of Scilly?

We’re looking for a passionate and proactive individual to be our new Fisheries Research Assistant, on a 6 month fixed term contract between, April and November, within the Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority (IFCA).

In this hands-on role, you’ll crew our IFCA RIB and support vital research and compliance monitoring activities. You’ll also take the lead in organising and conducting fisheries data collection, playing a key role in safeguarding the future of our local marine environment.

The successful applicant will join a small but dedicated team carrying out a variety of tasks, including:

  • Assisting with the management of the marine environment and inshore fisheries.
  • Acting as crew on the IFCA RIB, carrying out sea-based duties.
  • Supporting research and compliance monitoring efforts.
  • Organising and leading fisheries data collection across the district.

What we're looking for

To be a success in this role you will have previous experience working in and around boating and marine environments as well as:

  • Degree in marine biology or related subject
  • Relevant boating qualifications
  • Excellent time management and planning skills
  • Good understanding of research design and objectives.

Relevant certificates such as VHF, STCW and MCA ENG1 or ML5 medical would be preferred.

Benefits include:

  • Access to a market leading benefits portal with 100s of retail discounts
  • A generous holiday entitlement starting at 25 days pro rata per annum plus bank holidays
  • Flexible shift working hours including 'Flexi time'
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Defined benefit pension scheme

For more information or an informal chat please contact Colin Trundle on colin.trundle@scilly.gov.uk

If you love working at sea, have a keen interest in marine conservation, and want to be part of a team making a real difference, please complete an application form and submit to humanresources@scilly.gov.uk 

Department: 
IFCA
Contract: 
Full Time - Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 
37 per week
Salary: 
£25,584 - £27,269 per annum
Grade: 
3
Closing Date: 
Monday, 24 March, 2025 - 1pm
Application Pack: 
Fishery Research Assistant.pdf
Additional Information: 

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Please submit completed applications to humanresources@scilly.gov.uk or:
Human Resources
Council of the Isles of Scilly
Town Hall
St Mary's
Isles of Scilly
TR21 0NA

Please note that canvassing of Members or Officers will disqualify you from consideration.

If you require this application pack in an alternative language, in larger text, Braille, easy read or in an audio format, please email diversity@scilly.gov.uk or telephone 0300 1234 105.