#Job at Seafood Cornwall - Duchy Fish Quota Development Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION Nine Month Fixed Term Contract ÂŁ22,000 pro rata 21 hours a week JOB TITLE:

Duchy Fish Quota Development Officer

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Board of Directors

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: External:

Fishing community, Tourism businesses, Food businesses Fisheries Local Action Group members, Town and Parish Councils, Community groups.

Internal:

Fisheries Local Action Group Officer, Seafood Cornwall Manager, DFQC Directors.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The development and promotion of eating Cornish Fish and the achievements and work of the Duchy Fish Quota Company.

To support the fishing industry in Cornwall representing to a local, regional, national and international audience.

To promote the Duchy Fish Quota Company and grow public and business awareness of its role and activities.

Develop and deliver an effective communications package to develop public and business awareness of the quota company and its achievements.

Represent the company at a number of local, regional and national meetings and events.

Develop innovative applications to funders to support the companies work develop other funding to support DFQC.

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Background: The Duchy Fish Quota Company was established in 2001 by members ofthe fishing industry who were extremely concerned at the trade in fish quota and the impact this is having on the Cornish fishing industry. When boats are decommissioned due to the owner retiring or wanting to leave the industry, the fish quota from the vessel becomes a tradable commodity.

This free trade in quota has allowed £4 million worth of fish quota to be sold from the county in the past 5 years alone. If this is to continue it will become increasingly difficult for young fishermen to enter the industry and there will also be severe consequences for the existing fishing industry in Cornwall.

We need to protect the livelihoods of future generations of fishermen – without them, Cornwall, as a county will alter unrecognisably. Today there are only 4,000 people employed in the fishing industry, at sea and ashore, a vast decline from a decade ago.

KEY TASKS: • To work with the fishing community and support the development of the company.

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To develop and develop a marketing campaign to promote the work of the quota company.

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To represent the company at regional and national meetings.

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To develop and deliver an effective communications strategy for the company and quota.

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To grow public awareness of the company and its work.

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To develop and build links with the multiple retailers and other business leaders to secure sponsorship, investment and benefits.

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To develop innovative applications to extend the work.

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To write the company’s business plan.

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To report on project(s) progress to the board.

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To plan and provide a secretariat to board meetings and take effective minutes and record action points.

KEY RESULTS AREA: • • • • • •

To develop awareness of the company to the whole community.

To stimulate interest amongst retailers and businesses.

To ensure that the web site is maintained with current information.

To report to the board on a timely basis project(s) progress and activity To develop and deliver a marketing strategy (with social media presence).

Clear communication and the ability to seek opportunities.

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PERSONAL & TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES: • • • • • •

To be enthusiastic and approachable to enable good animateur of projects.

It is important that he/she is a good role model for staff and trainees and he/she projects a positive image to the local and identified community.

To be responsible for his/her own self-development on a continuous basis To carry out at all time his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Data Protection Act and current Data protection policy To carry out at all times, his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Company’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

To work at all times within the code of the Health & Safety Act.

The job description is not comprehensive or exclusive and duties may be varied from time to time, but these will not change the general character or level of responsibility of the job. This job description and your performance will be regularly reviewed with you.

Good communication and organisation skills as well as self motivation and self confidence will remain essential qualities to fulfil this role.

In addition to fulfilling this specific role, you may occasionally be required to make your abilities available to help meet related business needs of the Company in your own or other Divisions.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE:

Duchy Fish Quota Development Officer

ATTRIBUTES

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

Relevant Experience

Substantial experience of working within the wider community.

An innovative approach to solving community fishing industry issues.

Experience of project Ability to develop development and or ideas into projects. project management.

From idea to delivery. Experience of managing Experience of relationships with working with diverse private sector individuals, building steering groups and capacity towards organisations delivery.

HOW IDENTIFIED Application form Interview References

The administration of office systems and managing information.

Competent uses of standard office software.

Education & training

Special knowledge and skills

Fluency in media, twitter, facebook, etc Degree or equivalent or substantial experience at an appropriate level.

Knowledge of funding streams especially for community projects.

An understanding of fisheries industry & community and the economic significance of this industry to Cornwall.

Evidence of continued professional development.

Experience of developing projects specifically to access funding and achieve strategic objectives.

Application form Certification Application form Interview References

Self motivator, able to work with minimal supervision and use discretion.

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Ability to motivate, persuade, support and influence organisations.

Ability to take a flexible approach to work issues; balance conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines A confident speaker with ability to make presentations to colleagues, the industry and external partners.

Additional factors

Thorough; reliable; diplomatic; people friendly; able to grasp political sensitivities and negotiate calmly and provide clear advice in some controversial circumstances.

A positive attitude to information communication technology.

A car driver with access to own car as travel around the County will be required for which a mileage allowance is paid.

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Application by CV and covering letter only: By e-mail:

mail@duchyfishquota.co.uk

By mail:

DFQC, c/o Seafood Cornwall Training, 76 The Strand Newlyn, Cornwall, TR18 5HW

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 24th January 2014

INTERVIEWS:

Will be held in Truro on Friday 31st January 2014

PROJECT SUPPORTED BY:

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