Cornwall’s seas support an incredible abundance of marine life and, in turn, highly productive fisheries. By the numbers, Cornwall’s waters are more productive than the majority of the world’s oceans. We believe there are few places in the world where protecting marine life matters more, and few places where properly managed fisheries have so much potential to support coastal communities. We think that the future health of our marine ecosystems depends on fostering genuine partnerships with fishers, particularly if we disagree about how our seas should be managed.
This role is a rare and valuable opportunity: to serve as a bridge between the fishing community and conservation organizations, building mutual trust, and helping to outline issues and opportunities with our marine conservation work. As Fisheries Partnership Officer, you will help to shape our work, providing fishers’ perspectives on marine development, management, and community-led approaches to marine conservation in Cornwall.
We know that conservationists and fishers don’t always see eye to eye. In these polarizing times the easy option would be to retreat into our silos. Instead, we are genuinely committed to listening carefully and seriously through this role, ensuring that we work in a way that respects livelihoods, local knowledge, and heritage.
Experience
- Practical experience working in the fishing industry (e.g., as a fisher, or in a business related to fishing). (E)
- Experience of representing or advocating for a community, group, or sector. (E)
- Experience of engaging with local government or regulators. (E)
- Experience of community facing work (e.g., meetings, workshops). (D)
- Experience working as an active fisher (past or present). (D)
- Experience working in marine conservation, or with marine NGOs. (D)
Please note: (E) indicates essential, (D) indicates desirable
Salary: £30,000 pro rata
Application deadline: January 12, 2025
