Fisheries Manager – Secondment only

Job Details

Help shape the future of sustainable fisheries in Wales. As a Fisheries Manager, you’ll lead the development of Fisheries Management Plans with industry, communities and delivery partners—turning evidence and stakeholder insight into practical, future‑focused policy.

What You’ll Do
 

• Design and consult on new management measures that support sustainable fisheries and healthy marine ecosystems.
• Analyse consultation feedback and evidence, translating it into clear, workable proposals.
• Draft and implement regulations that reflect Ministerial priorities and are deliverable for stakeholders.
• Build strong partnerships across government, industry and the wider marine community to ensure plans are realistic, fair and effective.

Key tasks
 

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to draft Fisheries Management Plans as required under the UK Fisheries Act (2020).
• Implement Fisheries Management Plans, including developing and bringing forward secondary legislation to support adaptive fisheries management.
• Apply project management principles to co‑ordinate a range of activities across Fisheries Science, Control & Enforcement, Domestic Fisheries Policy and Communications teams to support effective fisheries management.
• Develop evidence‑based policy, working closely with technical experts inside and outside government to shape practical and sustainable management measures.
• Prepare and present progress updates on key workstreams to Senior Managers and the Ministerial Advisory Group for Welsh Fisheries (MAGWF), and lead sub‑groups on priority areas when required.
• Work with counterparts across UK Governments and delivery bodies to design innovative policy and management solutions.
• Deliver timely ministerial correspondence and support wider government business, ensuring high‑quality advice and clear communication.

Requirements

• Experience of policy development and public/stakeholder consultation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and qualitative feedback.
• Clear, concise drafting skills and attention to detail.
• A collaborative working style and confidence engaging a wide range of stakeholders.

Contact Information

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Closing date  07/05/2026

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