Solent Jobs and Courses
This section of our site gives details of coastal related job vacancies in the Solent and courses offered by Solent further education institutions. Solent Forum members who would like to advertise jobs or courses for free should contact the Forum Office with details at info@solentforum.org.
Undergraduate or postgraduate students who are interested in work placements should send their CV and a covering letter highlighting their area of interest to the Forum Office. We will contact you if a suitable placement is available.
Assistant Solent Forum Officer
RYA Planning and Environmental Advisor
The RYA is seeking to appoint a Planning and Environmental Advisor to monitor and respond to all issues relating to the management and planning of the marine and inland environment. This will include the protection of recreational boating interests on both tidal and inland waters, the protection and creation of boating facilities, including moorings, anchorages, harbours, and shoreside facilities.
Reporting to the Legal and Government Affairs Manager the post holder will identify future planning and environmental threats to recreational boating interests and influence UK Government and international policy on these issues.
The successful candidate will hold a relevant professional qualification. Ideally with a knowledge of boating, they will have excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to represent the RYA at government level.
- Salary £32,460 pa, rising to £36,070 pa,
- 35 hours per week
- Range of benefits including free parking, pension scheme, free life insurance,
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
A full job description and application form can be downloaded from www.rya.org.uk, About Us, Job Vacancies, or call Lesley on 02380 604105, or e-mail jobs@rya.org.uk.
Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) Members
Following the passage of the Marine and Coastal Access Act, 10 Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) are being established along England’s coast. Members are now being recruited to join these committees. The IFCAs will replace the existing Sea Fisheries Committees from April 2011. They will promote healthy seas, champion sustainable fisheries, and boost viable industry by managing inshore fisheries resources out to six nautical miles. Through the IFCAs, everyone who uses or impacts on the marine ecosystem will be given a say in how it’s managed.
People from a wide range of interests with local knowledge – including commercial fishing, sea angling, conservation, recreational and tourism, ports, marine research, marine heritage, and other industrial interests in the sea – are needed to join the IFCAs. Members will need to give up one day per month and be able to give objective and honest advice to benefit the region. For more information and to apply visit www.ifcamembers.co.uk or phone 01256 383669. The deadline for applications is 14 April 2010.
