Is your background in sustainable fisheries, policy and process, or certification? Are you detail-oriented and a problem solver, and do you want to join an energetic team helping to drive improvement in global fisheries?

If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

As a Senior Fisheries Standard Manager you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the successful implementation of the MSC’s Fisheries Standard and oversee the certification of fisheries by third-party auditors. 

The jobholder will focus on the coordination of key internal processes and the resolution of emerging issues, with a regional focus on North and South America.

You would join a close-knit team who manages the Fisheries Standard and is responsible for more than 400 fisheries in the MSC Program, ensuring that our requirements are applied correctly and consistently.

The ideal candidate will have professional experience that is highly relevant to the operation of a global certification program, as well as a good knowledge of current issues in global wild capture fisheries. This includes those of relevance to the certification of marine, freshwater and salmon fisheries.

Some of the key tasks that you will be involved in are:

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of internal policies and procedures
• Undertake case management work on emerging fisheries-related issues
• Support the development of communications materials related to the Fisheries Standard and certification processes
• Play an active role in team leadership and contribute to its effective running
• Coordinate designated areas of the team’s operations

To be successful in this role you will have professional experience in developing and/or implementing effective procedures, such as those in auditing, assessment, research or other highly-structured activities; a proven ability to collaborate effectively within and across teams; and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with the ability to balance a varied workload. You will also have:

• a strong teamwork ethic and excellent project planning, organisation, and time management skills
• a track record of successfully managing relationships with stakeholders, collaborators, and colleagues

If you are ready for a new challenge and this has inspired you, please apply here! 

We look forward to hearing from you!

We’re an international organisation and our employees all demonstrate a level of cultural awareness, and value the diverse views and approaches relevant to the MSC program.

The MSC is committed to flexible working. We are currently running a trial for hybrid working, and the successful candidate will need to work from the Seattle office for a minimum of 50% of their working time each month.

The MSC’s vision is for the world’s oceans to be teeming with life, and seafood supplies safeguarded for this and future generations.  Today, the impacts of overfishing and climate change pose an even greater threat to the ocean and fish stocks. Through our internationally recognised certification and ecolabeling program, well-managed sustainable fisheries are recognised and rewarded throughout the seafood supply chain. Over 700 fisheries around the world, representing 19% of the annual global marine catch, are now engaged in the MSC program and MSC certified and labelled seafood products are now available in over 66 countries. Through partnerships and collective endeavour, we are on a mission to end overfishing. 

The MSC is committed to the principles of equality and fairness and we welcome applications from all communities. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, ethnicity, race, colour, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.  If you consider yourself to have a disability and need reasonable adjustments made during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know how we can help you.