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Program Director, Spain and Portugal

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Location Madrid
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Do you want to make a real impact on the health of our oceans by leading the Marine Stewardship Council's work in Spain and Portugal? Do you have strong leadership skills and a strategic mindset?

If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

MSC is an international NGO working for more than 25 years to promote sustainable fishing. Our international team is composed of highly professional and motivated staff working to drive a positive impact in the oceans. Our program engages fisheries, supply chains, governments, academia, NGOs, media, and consumers.

The Program Director, Spain and Portugal will lead a consolidated team, strengthening the relationship with stakeholders, following the implementation of the strategic plan of the organization, and raising the awareness of MSC at all levels.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for a candidate with:

  • proven management experience
  • strong communications skills
  • a deep understanding of the Spanish and Portuguese seafood sector, and
  • experience in the food sector, preferably seafood.

W Executive has been appointed by the Marine Stewardship Council to lead the search and recruitment for this role.  For further details about the opportunity and the MSC, please visit the dedicated microsite : Program Director Iberia - W Executive España

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing how you fulfil the role description and personal specification. The deadline for applications is Monday 31st August 2026 at 9:00am BST

Working at the MSC

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.

Fisheries science and marine biology:

Working to develop our standards and with fisheries undergoing MSC assessment

Supply chain management:

Overseeing our work in product integrity and helping to develop our Chain of Custody Standard

Marketing and communications:

Supporting our mission by growing awareness of sustainable seafood and the blue MSC label

Seafood sourcing:

Working with commercial organisations to support their buying commitments

Logo licensing:

Working with partners in more than 100 countries to ensure that our label is used correctly

Data and IT:

Running our reporting tools and systems

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