Senior Port Officer (Howth)

Senior Port Officer (Howth)

Location: Dublin, IE
Contract: Full Time
Sector: Public
Salary: €69,095 - €83,850 per year
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The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is seeking a Senior Port Officer to join its established team in Howth, taking on a key leadership role within the Authority.

About the Role

As Senior Port Officer, you'll play a central part in delivering SFPA's sea-fisheries control and food safety functions at port level, with real responsibility for operational management, regulatory compliance, data integrity, and the delivery of SFPA's statutory objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day operational matters locally
• Deliver the Authority's Sea-Fisheries Operations programme (Fisheries Control and Food Safety) in line with SFPA's Strategy and Annual Business Plan
• Oversee the collection of fish catch and fishing effort statistics for quota, effort management and policy purposes
• Report to and advise the Authority on operational matters
• Implement and enforce EU and national legislation on Food Safety and Fisheries Control and Conservation
• Collect, collate and check fish catch statistics from EU fishing logbooks, sales notes and other sources
• Ensure SFPA's contractual commitments to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland are met
• Support EU missions on Fisheries Conservation, Control and Food Safety in your area
• Act as an authorised officer under the Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act 1998

What We're Looking For

• National Diploma (Level 7) or higher in a relevant discipline (e.g. fisheries technology, engineering, science, geography, law, finance)
• At least 2 years' experience as a Sea Fisheries Protection Officer/Sea Fishery Officer
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to allocate work, set performance standards, and manage team performance
• Solid management capability, particularly in delivering key business objectives and regulatory responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills, able to bridge staff and management effectively
• Ability to manage complex technical programmes and legal issues
• Good administrative skills, including report writing, planning, budget management, and IT proficiency
• Willingness to travel nationally, with some international travel required
• A full, clean driving licence

How to Apply

Conscia is managing this recruitment on behalf of the SFPA. To apply, submit a completed application form via the Conscia Talent website, by Monday 28th September.

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If you haven't received an acknowledgement email within 24 hours of applying, please get in touch using the contact details in the candidate handbook.