HEO Shellfish Environmental Manager

The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is seeking to appoint a Shellfish Environmental Manager to join the established Food & Fisheries Support Team.

The Shellfish Environmental Manager serves as the Sanitary Survey Manager, a central role in coordinating and managing the National Shellfish Sanitary Survey Programme. This function underpins the classification of shellfish production areas and ensures compliance with EU and national food safety regulations.

Candidates must meet the following essential requirements prior to the closing date of the competition:

• Possess a relevant third level qualification (NFQ Level 7) such as Fisheries, Marine, Environmental, Biological Science or related field
• Minimum of two years relevant professional experience in a science-based field, preferably within area of sanitary survey or food safety regulation at an operational and /or national level (e.g. implementing sanitary survey or shellfish official controls, developing guidance and providing workshops on sanitary surveys or design, establishment, and delivery of shellfish food safety official controls.)
• Stakeholder Engagement by working collaboratively with agencies, industry, and local authorities to build and maintaining constructive relationships
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex food safety issues clearly and effectively to a range of audiences, including drafting and reviewing documents and communications
• Be prepared to carry out some business travel to offsite meetings and to SFPA port offices nationally
• Full driving license and access to personal vehicle
• Legislative Knowledge through an understanding of EU and national shellfish safety regulations and ability to apply legislative requirements effectively in practice
• Five year’s relevant professional experience in a science-based field, preferably within area of sanitary survey or food safety regulation at an operational and /or national level.
• Shellfish Experience with practical knowledge of shellfish production and seafood safety
• Project Management capability by successfully managing and coordinating complex technical projects, meet deadlines, and oversee contracted service providers
• Exhibit conflict management skills at handling disagreements, competing perspectives, and sensitive regulatory issues professionally and impartially

How to Apply:

Completed application forms must be uploaded via no later than 5pm (Irish time) on Wednesday 11th March 2026. xcfaprz

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