The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has a rolling recruitment process in place to appoint new General Members to the Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) Committees across England, including for the North Western IFCA which currently has 2 vacancies.
This is a voluntary role which requires the ability 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. IFCA General Members have the opportunity to contribute their knowledge and experience to committee meetings, helping to shape and direct the work of their local IFCA.
All Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities share the vision to:
‘lead, champion and manage a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries by successfully securing the right balance between social, environmental and economic benefits to ensure healthy seas, sustainable fisheries and a viable industry’.
Find out more about the roles and apply here.