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Fisheries Licensing Officer

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The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
We license and regulate marine activities in the seas around England and Wales so that they're carried out in a sustainable way.
We’re responsible for:
Managing and monitoring fishing fleet sizes and quotas for catches.
Ensuring compliance with fisheries regulations, such as fishing vessel licences and quotas for fish and seafood.
Managing funding programmes for fisheries activities.
Planning and licensing for marine construction, deposits and dredging that may have an environmental, economic or social impact.
Making marine nature conservation byelaws.
Dealing with marine pollution emergencies, including oil spills.
Helping to prevent illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing worldwide.
Producing marine plans to include all marine activities, including those we don’t directly regulate.
More information about our work is on the GOV.UK website.
“The Marine Management Organisation is committed to its staff and believes in investing in their wellbeing and learning and development.
We strive to be an Organisation that creates an environment in which staff are able to identify and share good practice, celebrate success and encourage positive attitudes towards diversity.”
John Tuckett, CEO
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ABOUT THE WORK AREA
Fisheries Management Team
The Fisheries Management Team helps deliver the fisheries policies of Defra to ensure the sustainable management of fish stocks.
What do we do?
Work in partnership with the fishing industry to manage fishing quotas worth hundreds of millions of pounds each year
Swap quotas between UK fishing companies and other countries so the quota gets to those who are catching the fish
Give guidance to the fishing industry to help them comply with rules
Carry out the licensing of sea fishing vessels
Regulate and support the work of fish producer organisations who have roles including marketing and manging quotas on behalf of the fishermen who are members
Why do we do it?
We are passionate about providing a great service to those working hard to make their living by fishing and providing healthy British produce. We care about the marine environment and are proud that most UK fish stocks are getting healthier every year.
Key achievements
Helping English inshore fishermen to earn over £12 million from fish quotas in 2017.
Playing a part in EU fish stocks recovering from overfishing to the majority being sustainable.
Working closely with the fishing industry and Cefas to improve the understanding of fish stocks so that 61% are now based on the highest level of knowledge
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Key Facts
We deliver over 200 fishing licence transactions per year to help the fishing industry buy and sell vessels
We promote the maximum use of the UK’s fishing quota and effort allocations to achieve economic growth
In 2017 we secured over £2 million pound of extra fishing quotas for the UK by trading quota we didn’t need for those we could use in 2018
We implemented new controls to protect the sea bass stock in 2018 to ensure it is able to recover for the long-term benefit of commercial and recreational fishers
We gave over 1000 individual pieces of advice to the fishing industry and members of the public about marine fisheries in 2017
We helped the UK fishing industry to increase income from £775 million in 2015 to £936 million in 2016.
We launched new guidance for Fish Producer Organisations in 2017
Our monthly consultations with inshore fishers about catch limits has moved online to give greater transparency
We avoided any fishery closures in 2016 and 2017 by closely monitoring uptake to ensure fishing can take place during the whole year.
Nature of the Role
The work is varied and so each day will require working on different tasks to maintain progress on longer term initiatives, as well as responding to queries from the fishing industry and colleagues.
As one of ten members of the MMO’s Fisheries Management Team, you will work in a supportive environment of passionate professionals with great opportunities to develop your career.
The post holder will share the role with another individual also working part time so good communications and organisation to ensure seamless delivery will be important.
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Job Title: Fisheries Licensing Officer (Maternity Cover 14 months)
Grade: Executive Officer (EO)
Location: MMO Newcastle office
Salary: £ per annum pro rata
About the Job
Providing support to the Fisheries Management team, ensuring effective regulation of marine fisheries, particularly fishing vessel licensing within England. This contributes to the shared UK government vision of a cleaner, healthier environment, benefiting people and the economy by using resources from nature more sustainably and efficiently.
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7. Main Duties and Accountabilities
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Job Title: Fisheries Licensing Officer
Grade: Executive Officer (EO)
Location: MMO Newcastle office
Salary: £ per annum pro rata
Fishing Vessel Licensing
• To put in place English (and where applicable UK) policy on licensing fishing vessels to promote compliance with sea fisheries legislation.
• Produce and maintaining application forms and related guidance notes on vessel licensing for the fish industry.
• Drafting and issuing fishing vessel licences and variations to raise or reduce fishing opportunities in accordance with sustainable fisheries management.
• Overseeing the delivery of vessel licensing at MMO coastal offices.
• Giving advice on fishing vessel licensing issues to industry and colleagues.
• Act as a central point of contact and advice for matters relating to fishing vessel licensing.
Partnership working
Individual fishermen and fishing industry representatives (such as NFFO, NUTFA and UKAFPO)
• Producer Organisations and individual fishermen
• Defra and UK devolved administrations
• MMO coastal office teams , Compliance and other MMO colleagues
• EU Commission
• Central government departments, agencies, delivery bodies and NDPBs
• Environmental non-governmental organisations and campaigning organisations
• Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas)
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Job Title: Fisheries Licensing Officer
Grade: Executive Officer (EO)
Location: MMO Newcastle office
Salary: £ per annum pro rata
Main Duties and Accountabilities
Support MMO fisheries management delivery objectives as part of a dynamic organisation
Draw from expertise and knowledge within the MMO operations directorate and across broader MMO teams to add value to fisheries management activities
Pursue and deliver continual improvement in fisheries management administration and outcomes
Undertake broader fisheries management support and duties as required
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Job Title: Fisheries Licensing Officer
Grade: Executive Officer (EO)
Location: MMO Newcastle office
Salary: £ per annum pro rata
Internal and External Stakeholders
Communications are a key element of this role. It will be important to develop excellent working relationships with a range of customers and stakeholders including;
Individual fishermen and fishing industry representatives (such as NFFO, NUTFA and UKAFPO)
• Producer Organisations and individual fishermen
• Defra and UK devolved administrations
• MMO coastal office teams, Compliance and other MMO
colleagues
• EU Commission
• Central government departments, agencies, delivery bodies
and NDPBs
• Environmental non-governmental organisations and
campaigning organisations
• Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science
(Cefas)
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10. Knowledge, Skills and Experience
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Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
Ability to meet the five core competencies in the capability profile at this
level.
Aptitude to work with words and numbers.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, in writing,
over the phone and in groups.
Ability to interpret legislation/regulations and apply them to a range of
practical situations/solutions.
Capacity to work through complex processes and resolve issues to a
satisfactory conclusion.
Ability to plan, prioritise and control workload to deliver results to agreed
timescales.
Ability to influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders,
with the confidence to work alongside industry.
Ability to access knowledge of wider industrial, professional, scientific or
academic communities to gain access to information/new developments
in marine management. 
Desirable
Knowledge and awareness of marine industries, in particular fisheries
Job Title: Fisheries Licensing Officer
Grade: Executive Officer (EO)
Location: MMO Newcastle office
Salary: £ per annum pro rata
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Competency Profile
The core competencies for this role are
Managing a quality service (Lead competency)
Making effective decisions
Leading and communicating
Collaborating and partnering
Delivering at pace
For further information on the MMO competency framework please visit GOV.UK
Job Title: Fisheries Licensing Officer
Grade: Executive Officer (EO)
Location: MMO Newcastle office
Salary: £ per annum pro rata
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How to Apply
All of our jobs are advertised on the Civil Service Jobs website.
You must download and complete a copy of the MMO CV Template as part of your application. This should
then be attached to your application.
Please note:- Your application will not be sifted if you do not use the standard MMO CV Template.
Once the vacancy has closed, you will be ed a unique link to enable you to complete the Civil Service
Judgement Test. You will have 5 days to complete the test.
Sift and Interviews
Applications will be sifted using your Civil Service Judgement Test Score, and your CV to establish whether
you meet the essential criteria.
Please note:- Feedback will not be given at sift stage.
The interview will consist of a 1 hour 15 min competency and technical interview.
Further Information
If you have any questions about applying for this role please contact:
Name: Andrea O’Shaughnessy Name: Martyn Youell (Head of Fisheries Management)
(Fisheries Licensing Manager)
Tel: Tel: or
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13. Week commencing 24th September Week commencing 17th September
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Indicative Timeline
Please note these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change.
If you are unable to meet these timeframes, please let us know by contacting;
Martyn Youell (Head of Fisheries Management)
Tel: or
Name: Andrea O’Shaughnessy (Fisheries Licensing Manager)
Tel:
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October
Anticipated start date
Week commencing 24th September
Outcome
Week commencing 17th September
Interviews
3rd – 14th September
Sift period*
31st August
Closing date
August 2018
November 2018
Interviews will take place at Lancaster House, Hampshire Court, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7YH
* The sift will include an online situational judgement test as an initial sift, links to the test will be sent via .
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Pension:
Temporary for a period of 14 months (Maternity Cover)
MMO Newcastle office
Full time (37 hrs), flexible working arrangements.
With competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave we also recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and offer flexible working and a family friendly approach to work.
£ per annum pro rata
Your pension is a valuable part of your total reward package where:
The employer makes a significant contribution to the cost of your pension.
Your contributions come out of your salary before any tax is taken. This means, if you pay tax, your take-home pay will not be reduced by the full amount of your contribution; and
Your pension will continue to provide valuable benefits for you and your family if you are too ill to continue to work or die before you retire. For more information, visit
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Other Benefits:
30 days, 10 and a half day’s public and privilege holidays and flexible working.
We are committed to investing in our staff and offer a range of work based training and qualifications, coaching and mentoring opportunities and a guaranteed five days of learning a year.
Childcare - the Civil Service recognises that many staff balance working lives with the demands of a family life and offers support with childcare and holiday play schemes costs by providing childcare vouchers for staff who meet the eligibility criteria.
Special leave.
Sick pay.
Salary advances.
Interest free season ticket and bicycle loans.
Defra discount scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Eye care.
Trade Unions.
Mediation service.
Volunteering.
Staff networking pages.
Some sites also offer onsite facilities including fitness centres and staff canteens.
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Eligibility:
Nationality:
Reserved for UK Nationals:
This post is advertised to suitably qualified people in the external market, and to existing Civil Servants and those in accredited Non Departmental Public Bodies.
All jobs listed in our current vacancies are open to:
EC nationals
members of the Commonwealth, European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non-EEA family members
Candidates from the Commonwealth must be free from any restrictions to reside and take up employment in the UK.
As part of our selection process, successful candidates will be asked to provide, in confidence, evidence of entitlement to work in the UK and to provide references for your character and health. We will usually ask for documentary evidence of your nationality and other personal details to enable us to start taking up references, health and security clearance checks. We will tell you what you need to bring with you if you are invited to attend an assessment centre.
Certain posts, notably those concerned with security and intelligence, might be reserved for British citizens, but this will not normally prevent access to a wide range of developmental opportunities within the Civil Service.
This is not a reserved post.
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Security Clearance:
Conflicts of interest:
Pre-employment checks will be undertaken in accordance with the HM Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). The BPSS comprises verification of four main elements:
Identity
employment history for the last three years
nationality and immigration status, including the right to work
criminal records check for unspent convictions also known as a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
In some circumstances enhanced checks may also be required however candidates will be advised if this is the case.
Additionally, successful candidates are required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (six months or more in the past three years) of time spent abroad.
The DBS checks are designed to provide clarity on any unspent convictions and therefore the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) apply.
Candidates must note the requirement to declare any interests they may have that might cause questions to be raised about their approach to the business of the Department. They are required to declare any relevant business interests, shareholdings, positions of authority, retainers, consultancy arrangements or other connections with commercial, public or voluntary bodies, both for themselves and for their spouses/partners. The successful candidate will be required to give up any conflicting interests and his/her other business and financial interests may be published.
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Equality and Diversity:
Civil Service Code:
The Marine Management Organisation is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We value and welcome diversity. We aim to develop all our staff to enable them to make a full contribution to meeting the Department's objectives, and to fulfil their own potential on merit. We will not tolerate harassment or other unfair discrimination on grounds of sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, religion or sexual orientation. We will promote and support the use of a range of flexible working patterns to enable staff to balance home and work responsibilities; and we will treat people fairly irrespective of their working arrangements.
Under the terms of the Equality Act 2010, we are legally required to consider making reasonable adjustments to ensure that disabled people are not disadvantaged in the recruitment and selection process. We are therefore committed to meeting, wherever possible, any needs you specify in your application. We will also consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Act to enable any applicant with a
disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.
We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for people with disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who meet the minimum criteria for appointment.
All civil servants are subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Code that details the
Civil Service values, standards of behaviour and rights and responsibilities.
For further information, visit GOV.UK.
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