Consultant – To develop a Small-Scale Inshore Fisheries Network

A steering group has come together to support the development of a Network specifically for small-scale inshore fishermen in England. English Small Scale Inshore Fisheries Network.

The steering group is now looking to employ a consultant on a 6-month contract, to establish and implement a structure for the network that will provide a coherent and recognised voice for small-scale inshore fisheries to communicate directly with government and other organisations.

The Role
This is a 6-month consultancy position to work with a steering group and individual fishermen from around England to establish a structure for the network.
The Consultant will use social media and associated campaign tools to reach out to fishermen from around England to enlist their support and gain their input to determine the structure of the network.
It must be evident that that the voices of fishermen around the country are included in and recognised for their contribution to establishing a recognised (and acknowledged by government) network for small-scale inshore fishermen.

The following must be considered:

o Is there a criterion for membership e.g. individual fishermen and / fishermen’s organisations?
o Are there membership benefits / voting rights?
o Should there be a membership fee?
• The Network’s steering group / committee / board
o What is their structure e.g. do they have a Chair?
o How are they chosen?
o Should they represent regions / fisheries / gear types or provide a broader
representation?
• Democratic process within the network
o Within the board / steering committee
o By members
• Process for challenging decisions made by the board / committee / wider membership.
The consultant will also:
1. Gain advice from other similar social organisations such as the Nature Friendly Farming Network.
2. Determine the range of options for establishing the network as an incorporated / unincorporated body / CIC / other organisation.
3. Consider and define the role of a network lead / spokesperson to deliver the aims of the network over the first two years of existence, to include agreed goals and deliverables.
4. Support the subsequent recruitment of the network lead role(s) by identifying appropriate funding options and producing generic proposals and cash flow forecast for the network to take forward.

To apply

Please provide a CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification and why
you think you will be able to successfully determine the structure of the network.

Please send your CV and cover letter to both edward@pfsa.uk and jeremypercy@gmail.com

If you would like to discuss the role please contact either Ed (07534409336) or Jerry (07799698568) 8am-7pm.