Strategy and business development

Fishery Relations Manager, Fixed Term Contract

Imagine a future where you build trusted relationships with fishing communities and help shape the development of offshore wind in Korea

Join us in this role where you'll play a key part as Ørsted’s day-to-day contact with fishing communities around the Incheon Offshore Wind 1 & 2 project area and transmission route.

Welcome to Stakeholder Management team

You'll be part of our Korea Stakeholder Management team, where you'll build trusted relationships, identify concerns early, and supports safe coexistence between fishing and project activities. The role leads fisheries engagement and field coordination, aligned with the Lead Stakeholder Manager.

As a team, we’ll support the Fishery Damage Survey (FDS) and compensation processes, while Commercial retains the negotiation mandate and budget authority.

You'll play an important role in:

  • build and maintain relationships with fishers, cooperatives, and village associations through regular field engagement
  • maintain current knowledge of fishing activity, including seasons, species, gear, vessels, and key representatives
  • coordinate the interface between fishing and offshore activities, including notices, safety measures, concerns, and claims
  • support FDS delivery, fisher participation, consultation evidence for Occupation & Use (O&U) permits, and related compensation processes
  • develop the fisheries engagement plan, manage risks, document interactions, and report issues early
  • coordinate fisheries matter with Commercial, Permitting, Legal, Procurement, Engineering/SI, Construction, Marine Operations, HSE, and external specialists.

To succeed in the role, you:

  • have relevant experience fisheries, maritime affairs, or community engagement
  • have experience building trust with local communities in sensitive or conflict-prone settings
  • have knowledge of the Korean fisheries sector and compensation system, or the ability to develop it quickly
  • are fluent in Korean and sufficient English to work directly with global teams
  • have strong communication, coordination, and documentation skills
  • are eligible to work in Korea and willingness to travel to Incheon/Ongjin, including occasionally early mornings or weekends
  • have ability to complete required offshore safety training

Maybe you’ve read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they don’t quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something to the team, we still encourage you to apply.

Please note that this is a 12-month fixed-term position, with the possibility of conversion to a permanent position following a performance review at the end of the term, subject to meeting the required criteria 

Shape the future with us
Send your application to us as soon as possible. We’ll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we’ve found the right candidate.

As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via accommodation@orsted.com.

Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country. We don't take applications or inquiries from external recruiters or agencies into account for this position.

Pre-employment background check:
Certain positions may require a background check as part of the hiring process. If applicable, you will be informed during the recruitment process. Background checks are conducted by an external provider in accordance with local legal requirements.

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