Seafish Board Volunteer (Boardroom Apprentice)
Location: Hybrid (Edinburgh / Grimsby / virtual)
Time commitment: Approx. 1–2 days per month
Duration: 12 months
Remuneration: Voluntary (reasonable expenses covered)
About Seafish
Seafish is the public body supporting the UK seafood industry to thrive. We work across the entire supply chain—from catching and aquaculture through to processing, retail, and foodservice—helping to improve sustainability, skills, and long-term growth.
Established under the Fisheries Act 1981, our role is to support a competitive, sustainable, and well-managed seafood industry. We do this by providing trusted expertise, research, training, and practical support to businesses and stakeholders across the UK.
As an arm’s-length body, we operate in the public interest and are funded through a levy on the seafood industry. This means we have a responsibility to use these funds wisely and deliver real value for the sector.
Our Board plays a vital role in setting strategic direction, overseeing performance, and ensuring we meet our statutory responsibilities. It also ensures we maintain strong governance, manage risk effectively, and remain accountable to government and the industry we serve.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and committed individual to join our Board as a Volunteer (Boardroom Apprentice).
This is a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience of board-level decision-making, governance, and strategic leadership within a public body. The role is designed to widen access to board experience, support greater diversity of thought, and help develop future board leaders specifically to benefit the seafood sector.
What You’ll Do
- Attend Board and Committee meetings as an observer
- Engage with Board papers and strategic discussions
- Contribute perspectives where appropriate
- Build understanding of governance, risk, and assurance
- Work alongside an experienced Board mentor
- Participate in structured learning and development
(Please note: this is a developmental role with no voting rights or legal responsibilities as a Board member.)
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals who:
- Bring diverse perspectives, backgrounds, or lived experience
- Are curious, motivated, and keen to learn
- Can think strategically and engage constructively
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Are interested in contributing to a vital UK sector
You do not need previous board experience—this role is designed to provide it.
What You’ll Gain
- Practical experience of board governance and leadership
- Exposure to strategic decision-making
- Mentoring from senior leaders
- Insight into how a public body operates
- A strong foundation for future board roles
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are committed to improving diversity at Board level and strongly encourage applications from individuals currently under-represented in board roles.
How to Apply
Please submit:
Responses to a short set of application questions – Application Form
Key Dates
- Closing date: 29 July 2026 (we reserve the right to close this role should we receive a high volume of candidates before the closing date so please apply at your earliest opportunity)
- Interviews: wk 3 and 10 August 2026