North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority - Annual Plan 2024/25

ANNUAL PLAN 2024/25 25 Staff Performance and Development This year we will look to introduce a formal system by which staff performance and development can be planned, monitored and evaluated. This will include the implementation of a formal performance management process, with personal objective setting for the beginning of the year and mid-year and end-of-year reviews for staff with their line managers. This will give the Authority a standardised and consistent basis from which to assess individual staff members’ performance and help them better understand their roles and how they feed into the wider objectives of the Authority. In addition to a formal performance management process, we will introduce development objectives for staff. This year’s operating budget includes £25,000 for training and a clear set of development objectives focussed on the needs of individuals, teams and the Authority overall will help ensure this budget is spent and used appropriately. There will be specific training for all staff, or select groups, on the following: • Advanced Enforcement training for our experienced IFCOs • Bodycam training for all IFCOs • Navigation training for all Enforcement and Science Team staff • HRA training for our Science Officers We will also be developing a clear induction policy and procedures for new starters joining the Authority. As 2024/25 begins, we do not hold any vacancies and so do not anticipate any immediate recruitment, which will mean that we can use this period to develop a more structured induction process for new starters joining the Authority in the future, making this bespoke for whether they are joining the Enforcement, Science or Administration Team. Lead Officer: CEO

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