Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has an opportunity for a Senior Manager - Recreational Angling Development, Operations & Strategic Projects
to join the Operational team.

This post will primarily be focused on ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of angling and education/outreach activities together with the day-to-day management of Fish Farm Production and any other obligation as required under the Inland Fisheries Act 2010 and/or subsequent legislation. Oversee the development and public engagement on new secondary legislation and policy in their business area.

• Encourage high performance across your team and ensure that a culture of continual improvement exists;
• Lead your department contribution to ensuring that it is effective, efficient, relevant,and responsive to the needs of its customers and stakeholders;
• Ensure compliance and adherence to all appropriate policy, processes, and certification bodies/accreditation requirements, including horizon-scanning for future changes;
• To bring best in class expertise while providing innovative solutions which blend with the organisation’s strategic business objectives and annual business plans.
• To assist in providing ‘accessible and sustainable world class inland fisheries and sea angling for all.

ABOUT US

Inland Fisheries Ireland are the environmental agency responsible for protecting, managing and conserving Ireland’s inland fisheries and sea angling resources.
More information can be found by visiting our website.

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH

• Generating a programme of community awareness and education aimed at not only attracting youth anglers, less able, existing anglers and the wider community.
• Developing strong community and stakeholder ties to ensure continuous growth of public awareness of IFI’s range of programmes
• Creating and delivering new education programmes, critical evaluation, and continuous development of existing programmes
• Effectively devising and producing promotional materials
• Develop and deliver a Novice Angling Strategy

KEY KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving applications for the role, possess

• As the senior manager and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to the implementation of the IFI strategy and its supporting mechanisms;
• Lead, motivate and manage the staff in the delivery of excellent standards of service to all stakeholders;
• Interface with relevant bodies and committees as required to deliver on the strategic priorities assigned;
• Ensure all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and KPIs are communicated and met,with action being taken when performance levels are dropping towards thresholds;
• Ensure that the assets and reputation of the organisation are properly protected;
• Develop a strategy across the areas of responsibility and implement annual business plans.
• Manage the day-to-day operations;
• Determine budgets in line with agreed business plans and within pre-assigned limits and ensure a return on investment;
• Report on activities and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as required.
• Responsible for delivery to budget, ensure decisions are taken so targets are achieved.
• Attend regular management review meetings and be the owner of any actions delegated by the Head of Operations or member of the senior management team;
• Be the point of contact for escalated operational enquiries and issues;
• Work with external and internal stakeholders, to identify the root cause of issues and oversee the development and implementation of corrective action plans;
• Ensure that the assets and reputation of the organisation are properly protected and that the functions of the role are discharged in accordance with legislation;
• Represent IFI both nationally and internationally as required and liaise with relevant external bodies, agencies, and organisations;
• Undertake all other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Operations or nominee.
• Make recommendations as appropriate on improved systems and methods;
• Undertake any specified tasks as part of the national operations brief which covers responsibilities as required.