Fisheries Manager – Secondment only
Location
Wales, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/22/2026
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Description
Vacancy title
Fisheries Manager – Secondment only
Closing date
07/05/2026, 16:00
Advertising basis
Secondment
Actual starting salary
Although HEO Pay Scale is £37,111 to £45,378, please see 'Other vacancy related information' for further clarity.
Salary range or pay band
HEO £37,111 to £45,378
Allowances
No
Work pattern
Full time (applications are welcome from people who work part time, as part of a job share or who work full time)
Duration
2 years
Group
Local Govt, Housing, Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Directorate
Rural Affairs
Branch
Fisheries Trade
Location (s)
Pan Wales
Purpose of post
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
Fisheries Manager – Secondment only
Closing date
07/05/2026, 16:00
Advertising basis
Secondment
Actual starting salary
Although HEO Pay Scale is £37,111 to £45,378, please see 'Other vacancy related information' for further clarity.
Salary range or pay band
HEO £37,111 to £45,378
Allowances
No
Work pattern
Full time (applications are welcome from people who work part time, as part of a job share or who work full time)
Duration
2 years
Group
Local Govt, Housing, Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Directorate
Rural Affairs
Branch
Fisheries Trade
Location (s)
Pan Wales
Purpose of post
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.
- 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.
Why join the Welsh Government on a Secondment?
A secondment into the Welsh Government’s Fisheries Division offers a rare opportunity to contribute directly to the future of Wales’ marine environment. You’ll work at the heart of fisheries policy—developing Fisheries Management Plans, shaping evidence‑based management measures, and helping deliver priorities under the UK Fisheries Act (2020).
This secondment will give you the chance to broaden your policy experience, work alongside technical specialists, and build strong professional networks across government, delivery bodies, and the wider marine sector. You’ll gain valuable exposure to legislative processes, stakeholder consultation, and high‑profile Ministerial work, all while bringing fresh insight and expertise to a team delivering meaningful impact for Wales’ coastal communities and marine ecosystems
What You’ll Bring
A secondment into the Welsh Government’s Fisheries Division offers a rare opportunity to contribute directly to the future of Wales’ marine environment. You’ll work at the heart of fisheries policy—developing Fisheries Management Plans, shaping evidence‑based management measures, and helping deliver priorities under the UK Fisheries Act (2020).
This secondment will give you the chance to broaden your policy experience, work alongside technical specialists, and build strong professional networks across government, delivery bodies, and the wider marine sector. You’ll gain valuable exposure to legislative processes, stakeholder consultation, and high‑profile Ministerial work, all while bringing fresh insight and expertise to a team delivering meaningful impact for Wales’ coastal communities and marine ecosystems
Key tasks
A secondment into the Welsh Government’s Fisheries Division offers a rare opportunity to contribute directly to the future of Wales’ marine environment. You’ll work at the heart of fisheries policy—developing Fisheries Management Plans, shaping evidence‑based management measures, and helping deliver priorities under the UK Fisheries Act (2020).
This secondment will give you the chance to broaden your policy experience, work alongside technical specialists, and build strong professional networks across government, delivery bodies, and the wider marine sector. You’ll gain valuable exposure to legislative processes, stakeholder consultation, and high‑profile Ministerial work, all while bringing fresh insight and expertise to a team delivering meaningful impact for Wales’ coastal communities and marine ecosystems
What You’ll Bring
- 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.
A secondment into the Welsh Government’s Fisheries Division offers a rare opportunity to contribute directly to the future of Wales’ marine environment. You’ll work at the heart of fisheries policy—developing Fisheries Management Plans, shaping evidence‑based management measures, and helping deliver priorities under the UK Fisheries Act (2020).
This secondment will give you the chance to broaden your policy experience, work alongside technical specialists, and build strong professional networks across government, delivery bodies, and the wider marine sector. You’ll gain valuable exposure to legislative processes, stakeholder consultation, and high‑profile Ministerial work, all while bringing fresh insight and expertise to a team delivering meaningful impact for Wales’ coastal communities and marine ecosystems
Key tasks
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders to draft Fisheries Management Plans as required under the UK Fisheries Act (2020).
This Secondment Offers a Strong Platform To Grow Your Policy Capability And Broaden Your Experience In a Nationally Significant Area Of Work. In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To:
- Strengthen your project management skills, coordinating priority work and delivering key outputs on time.
- Apply scientific evidence and data to inform policy development and shape effective, sustainable management options.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to develop robust, evidence‑based fisheries policy.
- Lead and deliver public consultations, including analysing responses and helping to bring secondary legislation into force.
- Develop specialist knowledge of fisheries management, marine policy and the legislative framework under the UK Fisheries Act (2020).
- Gain exposure to senior decision‑making, contributing to briefings and updates for senior leaders and the Ministerial Advisory Group for Welsh Fisheries (MAGWF).
In the event of a large number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted against the lead assessment criterion: Communicating & Influencing. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
In the event of two or more candidates having the same total score, the following list will be used to determine a merit order/which candidate will be appointed. Weighting the criteria - which candidate had the highest score for Communicating and Influencing, Working with Stakeholders, Analysing Information, Delivering at Pace and Working Together
A reserve list may be held for this opportunity. Any candidate who meets the required scoring and are successful in being offered a reserve status, will remain on the reserve list for 12 months and may be considered for comparable roles that may arise within the team.
Successful candidates are expected to return to their home organisation at the end of this opportunity.
Candidates should note that this post is being offered as a secondment opportunity only. Please ensure you have fully consulted the eligibility guidance before you apply.
Eligibility Verification:
Applications will be assessed against the below stated criteria. Candidates who do not meet the eligibility requirements will be notified regarding the status of their application.
- You must obtain prior agreement from your employer to be released on secondment before applying. Please ensure you have line management approval.
- During the secondment, you will remain on the terms, conditions, and payroll of your home organisation.
- Inward secondees are not eligible for Welsh Government pay awards or rewards. Please see our candidate guidance for pay arrangements.
Vetting level
Basic
Number of posts
1
Contact point for further information regarding the post
fisheries.management@gov.wales
Welsh language requirements
3 - Welsh language skills are not essential for this post, they are however desirable and will be considered if two or more candidates receive the same score at the application or interview stage.
Understanding by reading
0 - No skills
Speaking and being understood
0 - No skills
Understanding by listening
0 - No skills
Writing and being understood
0 - No skills
Welsh Government, like all other Government Departments use Success Profiles when we recruit. For each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job. It raises performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.
Behaviour 1:
The selection process and stages are:
Communicating and Influencing
Communicate in a straightforward, honest and engaging manner, choosing appropriate styles to maximise understanding and impact.
Behaviour 2:
Working Together
Encourage joined up teamwork within own team and across other groups.
Behaviour 3:
Delivering at Pace
Act promptly to reassess workloads and priorities when there are conflicting demands to maintain performance.
Evidence to provide
Experience questions
Experience 1:
Analysing Information
Finding and analysing a range of relevant, credible information to inform decisions based on the best available evidence.
Experience 2:
Working with Stakeholders:
Working constructively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve results.
Strength 1:
Adaptable
Strength 2:
Basic
Number of posts
1
Contact point for further information regarding the post
fisheries.management@gov.wales
Welsh language requirements
3 - Welsh language skills are not essential for this post, they are however desirable and will be considered if two or more candidates receive the same score at the application or interview stage.
Understanding by reading
0 - No skills
Speaking and being understood
0 - No skills
Understanding by listening
0 - No skills
Writing and being understood
0 - No skills
Welsh Government, like all other Government Departments use Success Profiles when we recruit. For each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job. It raises performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.
Behaviour 1:
The selection process and stages are:
Communicating and Influencing
Communicate in a straightforward, honest and engaging manner, choosing appropriate styles to maximise understanding and impact.
Behaviour 2:
Working Together
Encourage joined up teamwork within own team and across other groups.
Behaviour 3:
Delivering at Pace
Act promptly to reassess workloads and priorities when there are conflicting demands to maintain performance.
Evidence to provide
Experience questions
Experience 1:
Analysing Information
Finding and analysing a range of relevant, credible information to inform decisions based on the best available evidence.
Experience 2:
Working with Stakeholders:
Working constructively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve results.
Strength 1:
Adaptable
Strength 2:
Explainer
Strength 3:
Improver
You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Civil Service. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules
If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
Nationality Requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
Secondments are fixed term options for no more than two years, open to individuals not employed as a Civil Servant (this includes those employed by Non-Departmental Government Bodies). Sometimes posts are advertised as a secondment opportunity. If this is the case it will state it above. Secondees have different terms and conditions, please refer to the guidance pack before applying. Secondees are not entitled to the benefits listed below including those relating to Social Partnership.
All Welsh Government staff are members of the Civil Service, and as a result are eligible for:
Strength 3:
Improver
You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Civil Service. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules
If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
Nationality Requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Secondments are fixed term options for no more than two years, open to individuals not employed as a Civil Servant (this includes those employed by Non-Departmental Government Bodies). Sometimes posts are advertised as a secondment opportunity. If this is the case it will state it above. Secondees have different terms and conditions, please refer to the guidance pack before applying. Secondees are not entitled to the benefits listed below including those relating to Social Partnership.
All Welsh Government staff are members of the Civil Service, and as a result are eligible for:
- Civil Service Pension Scheme
If you are an active Civil Service Pension member you can continue your membership throughout your employment with us.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. Please see the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles on the Commission's website.
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and wish to make a complaint please email complaints@gov.wales . Please ensure that you refer to the vacancy reference number.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Welsh Government, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: info@csc.gov.uk.
How To Apply
All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system.
Unless stated otherwise in the 'Other vacancy-related information for advert', the Welsh Government cannot offer Visa sponsorship. Welsh Government holds a Visa sponsorship licence, but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.
Applications are welcomed from people with a diverse range of lived and professional experiences. We are actively committed to becoming an increasingly diverse organisation which represents the diverse communities we serve. There are a number of Diversity networks that staff can participate in, which include the Disability Awareness and Support Staff Network; Minority Ethnic Staff Network; Mind Matters (Mental health and well-being); PRISM (LGBTI+), Women Together and the Neurodivergence Network.
If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email our recruitment team. You can:
- request an application pack in an alternative format
You should check your Application Centre regularly for updates to your application. Please also check your spam/junk folder in case any communication regarding your application and/or assessment details finds its way there.
Once you've registered for an account and logged in, you'll be taken to the online application form. You must complete this and submit it before the deadline on the closing date. We will not consider an incomplete application form.
If you would like to apply for this vacancy in Welsh, please use the Change Language link on this page. We welcome applications in Welsh, and applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
Please see the candidate guidance for more information on the recruitment process.
For information on Civil Service Success Profiles please click here .
For TS to G6 recruitment schemes: When presenting your evidence, you may find it useful to consider the expectations of the grade as set out in the Grade Description as well as the main responsibilities that are essential for the role.
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You should check your Application Centre regularly for updates to your application. Please also check your spam/junk folder in case any communication regarding your application and/or assessment details finds its way there.
Once you've registered for an account and logged in, you'll be taken to the online application form. You must complete this and submit it before the deadline on the closing date. We will not consider an incomplete application form.
If you would like to apply for this vacancy in Welsh, please use the Change Language link on this page. We welcome applications in Welsh, and applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
Please see the candidate guidance for more information on the recruitment process.
For information on Civil Service Success Profiles please click here .
For TS to G6 recruitment schemes:
When presenting your evidence, you may find it useful to consider the expectations of the grade as set out in the Grade Description as well as the main responsibilities that are essential for the role.