Chief Plant Health Officer & Deputy Director, Policy

Company: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is seeking a senior leader to head the UK NPPO and represent plant health internationally. You will oversee policy leadership for plants, trees, bees and seeds, and chair key stakeholder groups while guiding a large team and a substantial budget.

You will drive risk assessment, contingency planning, public facing communications, and ensure delivery of the Plant Health Strategy and related programmes.

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Posted: July 19th, 2026