Industry Engagement Manager – Wales

Job status: This is a full-time, permanent role.

Location: The job will be home based and will involve frequent travel across Wales and throughout the UK, principally to the Seafish offices in Edinburgh and Grimsby.

Salary: The starting salary for this role is £41,000 per year.

Closing date: 6 May 2025

We are looking for someone with excellent engagement skills and industry experience to provide valued support to the seafood sector across Wales. Apply by 6 May.

The full job description of the role together with a Welsh translation of this job vacancy can be found at Industry Engagement Manager – Wales | Seafish.

What it’s like to work in the Industry Engagement Team at Seafish

About Seafish

Seafish is here to give the UK seafood sector the support it needs to thrive. Our work makes a huge difference. We collaborate with a wide range of partners – from seafood businesses and trade bodies to government, regulators and environmental organisations – and we engage in everything from research to campaigns, insight and training.

About the Industry Engagement Team

The Industry Engagement team are proactive ambassadors for Seafish and the local seafood industry, leading and supporting activities that drive sustainable growth at a local, regional and national level. We act as a primary contact for seafood business across the supply chain, connecting people to the services of most benefit to them and seeking to understand evolving industry needs. We provide valued support to industry more widely by delivering projects, fostering relationships, and collaborating with stakeholders to maximise the reach of Seafish support and drive positive change.

How we work

At Seafish we have a trust and performance culture. Performance driven results mean having autonomy and accountability in equal parts, so you can work in the way that’s most effective for you, as long as you deliver your work to the expected standards. You’ll have a personal development plan that outlines the objectives and competencies for your role and learning and development goals. You’ll have regular catch-ups with your line manager, along with mid-year and end of year reviews to discuss your work and performance.

We have a hybrid working environment at Seafish with opportunities for staff to get together at internal conferences and events

Job role, responsibilities and relationships

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for supporting the seafood industry in Wales by leading and advancing initiatives that benefit the seafood supply chain. This is achieved through building and maintaining strong relationships with seafood businesses, as well as key stakeholders such as the Welsh Government, other government bodies, public sector partner organisations and academic institutions. By fostering these connections, the role aims to expand the reach of our support and position Seafish as a valuable industry contributor, driving economic growth and adding value across priority workstreams aligned to our Corporate Plan.

Special features of the role

• The job holder must hold a full UK driving licence and will undertake a moderate to significant amount of driving in the execution of their role.
• There will be a requirement to visit quaysides, processing plants, and potentially fish farms. There may be occasional requirements to board fishing vessels, which require a good level of physical fitness. Ideally, you should have a basic awareness of safety practices, but training on working in and around harbours, as well as boarding fishing vessels, will be provided.
• Occasional international travel may be required.

Full details of the responsibilities, relationships, skills and experience required can be found in the full job description available to download via the link below:

Industry Engagement Manager Wales job description

Every role is Seafish is linked to our bespoke competency framework. The competency levels for this role are:

• Growing Expertise – Creates a learning and development environment
• Embracing Change – Shows the ability to adapt to change
• Building Relationships – Builds effective teams to deliver corporate strategy
• Achieving Results – Overcomes challenging circumstances to achieve high-quality results
• Influencing with Impact – Communicates complex messages

Salary and benefits

All roles within Seafish are classified and have defined salary bands. This role sits within Job Family C in our pay structure, and the starting salary is at £41,000. A new member’s appointment on the pay structure is dependent on the experience they bring to the role when they start. New candidates normally start at the lower end of the range unless they can demonstrate considerable experience in the requirements of the role.

Additional benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and wellbeing break when the organisation closes between Christmas and New Year (3 additional days).
• Optional five days per year paid volunteering leave for an activity of your choice.
• Trust and Performance culture – you work in a way that suits you to get your work done to the expected standard.
• A generous employer pension scheme – we’ll double your contribution up to a maximum employer contribution of 10%.
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits including the Cycle to Work scheme, private medical insurance, gym discounts and eye care.
• Our unlimited employee assistance scheme is a support service available 24/7 – it offers confidential, impartial advice on anything you need such as work, family, finance support or anything else personal to you.
• A professional development culture with plenty of learning opportunities.
• Rewards for high performance each year.
• Car allowance to support with the role’s travel requirements.

Application process

To apply for the post, you should email your application to recruitment@seafish.co.uk.Please include “Industry Engagement Manager Wales” in the subject line of your email.

Your application should include:

• A covering letter or a short video explaining why you are a suitable candidate.
• A recent copy of your CV so we can find out more about your skills and experience.
• A completed copy of our recruitment consent form.

The deadline for applications is 6th May 2025.

Candidates invited to interview will receive at least one week’s notice of the proposed interview date to allow for adequate preparation. At this stage, you may be asked to complete a short task prior to the interview and answer competency-based questions during an online interview. Our selection process may include a second stage in-person interview.

If you need any accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment and selection process, please reach out to us.

While we welcome applications from candidates around the world, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Further information

For any queries about the job description or the salary and benefits on offer, please email recruitment@seafish.co.uk.