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Fisheries Partnerships Officer

Closing date:
Salary: £30,000 pro rata
Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Part time
Location:
Cornwall Wildlife Trust HQ, Five Acres, Allet, Truro, Cornwall , TR4 9DJ
Fisheries Partnerships Officer will help to shape our conservation work, providing fishers’ perspectives on marine development, management, and community-led approaches to marine conservation in Cornwall. The purpose of the role is: (1) To represent and amplify the voice of fishers within Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s marine conservation work; (2) To facilitate meaningful, respectful engagement between fishers, communities, regulators, and conservation partners, and; (3) To contribute directly to evaluating future marine management options, ensuring these are informed by the realities of fishing life.

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 organisations, 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 polarising 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.

Benefits:

  • Cornwall Wildlife Trust operates excellent toil and flexible working policies
  • Enhanced company holiday entitlement – starting at 25 days plus bank holidays and rising to a maximum 30 days over a period of time (1 day extra for each year worked after 4 complete years served)
  • 3 days Christmas Business Closure for 2025
  • All employees have access to the Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 counselling service) and Employee health and wellbeing portal
  • Free onsite parking at Five Acres
  • Stakeholder pension scheme (subject to eligibility) 

To Apply:

Please send an expression of interest (no more than 1 page) that tells us how your experience, background, and perspective make you a strong candidate for this role. In your statement, you might include: (1) Why you are interested in this role, and what motivates you; (2) your connections with, and experience in, Cornwall’s fishing community, and; (3) how you think you could contribute to building trust and representing fishers’ voices in conservation.

Email your application to recruitment@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk by midnight on Monday 12th January 2026.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if we receive suitable applicants. 

Interviews will be held w/c Monday 19 January 2026.

Disability Confident Employer: 

At Cornwall Wildlife Trust, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and champions the unique talents of every individual. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone, regardless of ability, can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

As part of our commitment to accessibility, we offer alternative formats for the application process, ensuring that individuals with varying needs can apply with ease. Whether you prefer an alternative application form, Braille, large print, or any other format that suits your requirements, we are here to accommodate you.

Moreover, our interview process is designed to be supportive and considerate. We understand that everyone has different requirements, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a comfortable and accessible interview experience. If you have specific needs or preferences, please let us know in advance, and we will do our utmost to accommodate them.

By choosing to be part of our team, you are joining an organisation that prioritises inclusivity and values the unique contributions of every team member. We celebrate diversity and recognise that our differences make us stronger. Apply now to embark on a journey with us, where your abilities are celebrated, and your individuality is embraced.

Equal Opportunities: 

We are committed to ensuring transparent and non-discriminatory recruitment and employment. As a progressive charitable organisation, we champion equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristic.

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