Fisheries Officer
Enforce fisheries law, inspect vessels and protect marine ecosystems for the Marine Management Organisation.
This UK fisheries officer career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.
Quick facts
- Starting salary
- £25,000 - £30,000
- Mid-career salary
- £32,000 - £38,000
- Senior salary
- £40,000 - £50,000
- Work environment
- Ports, vessels, coast
- Time to entry
- 1 - 3 years
- Degree required
- Preferred
- Category
- Public Sector and Emergency Services
What a Fisheries Officer does
Enforce fisheries law, inspect vessels and protect marine ecosystems for the Marine Management Organisation.
How to become a Fisheries Officer
- Look up Fisheries Officer roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
- Talk to someone already working as a Fisheries Officer - even a 15-minute call helps
- Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
- Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
- Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month
Key skills
- Fisheries law
- Inspection
- Investigation
- Report writing