Jobs & Vacancies
Working for Us and Current Vacancies
Sussex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority employs people in a range of full-time roles including enforcement officers, research officers and office support staff.
Sussex IFCA receives many requests for work experience, volunteer opportunities, and university student placements. This page will be updated as and when positions become available. In the meantime, we welcome expressions of interest regarding future roles or voluntary opportunities. Volunteers can spend time with the Compliance and Enforcement Team or the Conservation and Research Team. Enforcement volunteers may join road, drone, or sea patrols to collect intelligence on compliance with regulations in the district. Research volunteers may assist with data analysis, report writing, surveying and fieldwork, depending on skills and experience. Please contact us to enquire about current or upcoming opportunities.
Current Vacancies
National post - hosted by Sussex IFCA
IFCA TRAINING MANAGER
Closing Date Wednesday 1st July
The interviews are anticipated to be held in the week commencing 13th July in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6RE
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Training Manager to lead the development and delivery of a national training programme supporting Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) across England.
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in strengthening compliance and enforcement capability, ensuring IFCA officers are equipped with the skills, knowledge and confidence to protect our marine environment.
If you are passionate about training, enforcement, and protecting the marine environment, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion regarding the role please email Rob Clark on robert.clark@association-ifca.org.uk Completed application forms should be submitted to Chief Officer Rob Pearson: r.pearson@sussex-ifca.gov.uk
Closing date for applications is 1 July 2026. Interviews for shortlisted candidates are anticipated to take place week commencing 13 July 2026 in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6RE. Full Advert Role Profile Person Specification Application Form PDF Application Form WORD
GENERAL AUTHORITY MEMBER
The MMO have been given the responsibility by Defra to manage the process of making appointments of General Members to IFCA Committees. These voluntary roles require candidates who can take a balanced approach to caring for our seas, assessing the priority and importance of all users and stakeholders. It is essential that candidates have a good local knowledge of the IFCA area for which they are applying. The members of the IFCA contribute their knowledge and experience to provide sustainable management of their IFCA district.
For more information and to apply visit the MMO website via the link below.
More information on General Member to IFCA Committees 
