Defra Public Appointments

The official account for #Defra #PublicAppointments. Find out about current opportunities and how to get involved.

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The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority are recruiting to their Board!

💡 Do you have a love and passion for the National Parks?

💡 Are you able to bring fresh energy and perspective to the board?

🔗 See more here: https://t.co/HHROwOfJpr

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The North York Moors National Park Authority are recruiting 2 new Members to join their Board.

Here is Jim Bailey, Chairman of the Board, addressing what the North York Moors are looking for in their new members.

🔗 Apply here: https://t.co/HHROwOfJpr

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🌳Our 2026 National Park Authorities and National Landscape Conservation Boards recruitment campaign for new members has now gone live!

➡️Click here for more info: https://t.co/lwBFodg4yA

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Curious about what it's like to serve as a Board Member for one of our National Parks? 🌿🌍

Check out this video featuring some of our National Park Board Members sharing their perspectives ✨⬇️

#NationalParks #Board #BoardMember #NED #Nature #Defra #Environment

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The Chilterns National Landscape Conservation Board (NLCB) are recruiting to their Board!

The Chilterns National Landscape covers is one of 34 National Landscapes in England, covering 838km2 across Northwest London.

🔗Apply by 16 June: https://t.co/OtJdtq9Oek

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🌳Interested in becoming a Secretary of State Member of a National Park Authority or National Landscape?

🌻Listen to South Downs NPA Chair, Vanessa Rowlands, talk about what they're looking for in a member. Apply by noon 16 June: https://t.co/lwBFodg4yA

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🌳Applications are open for 3 new Secretary of State Members to join the Cotswolds National Landscape Conservation Board.

🌸You'll play a vital leadership role in conserving and enhancing the natural beauty of the Cotswolds.

‼️Apply by midday 16 June: https://t.co/OncnxXiYhn

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🔎We're searching for 2 new Secretary of State Members to join the Chilterns National Landscape Conservation Board.

🍃As a member, your vision will shape the future of the Chilterns, and therefore the nation.

‼️Apply before midday 16 June here: https://t.co/OtJdtq9Oek

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🌻We’re recruiting 8 new Secretary of State Members to join England’s National Park Authorities.

🍄These are influential roles at the heart of shaping the future of some of our most iconic and treasured landscapes.

‼️ Apply by midday 16 June here: https://t.co/lwBFodg4yA

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🌱The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking a new member with experience and working knowledge in the plant health sector.

📅 Apply by: Midday on Wednesday 4 March

Find out more and apply here ➡️https://t.co/thC6XdqUVQ

#PublicAppointments #APHA #Defra #BoardMember

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🌳 We’re delighted to share that Paul Brannen has been appointed as a Non-Executive Commissioner to the @ForestryComm 🌲

Full announcement available here 👉 https://t.co/olAUHhwdMH

#PublicAppointments #ForestryCommission #Environment #Defra #Forestry

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🌿 We are pleased to announce that Mary-Ann Ochota FRGS has been appointed as Independent Chair of the Protected Landscapes Partnership 🌿

You can read the full announcement here 👉 https://t.co/4FYV2vmyDL

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🌱 We are pleased to announce that Sir Andrew Steer has been appointed as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

His appointment will run from 1 February 2026 for a term of four years.

You can read the full announcement here 👉 https://t.co/gx8aujRiPm

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🚨 Deadline extended! 📷 There’s still time to apply to become a Non-Executive Director of the @CGMA Board.
- the deadline has been extended to 9am on Monday 8 December📷📷 📷 Apply now 👉 https://t.co/gIwrlf0DdW

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👀 In case you missed it…

🌾 We’re recruiting 3 Board Members at the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)

🧮 ARAC Chair
💻 Digital, Data & Tech NED
🌾 Cereals & Oilseeds Chair
📅 Closes Midday 2 Dec

🔗 https://t.co/weeg69m3oe

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⚠️ Ready to be the next Commissioner for Public Appointments?

Lead reform, uphold the Governance Code & champion diversity at the heart of public service

🕛 Apply by 8 Jan 2026
🔗 https://t.co/94K22dIseT

#PublicAppointments #Leadership #Governance #Diversity #PublicService

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🤔 Ever wondered what a public appointment is?

Ministers appoint expert, independent voices onto the Boards of public bodies - as NEDs, Chairs, & Trustees 💼 Appointees help steer strategy & governance

Interested? Follow us for the latest vacancies!

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We’re recruiting 3 Chairs of Regional Flood & Coastal Committees, an opportunity to lead programmes protecting people, places & nature 🌊🌱🤝

📍Trent | North West | Southern

🗓️ Deadline: 30 Sept
🔗 https://t.co/Zdw3EBp0oK

#PublicAppointments #Flooding #Leadership #Defra #RFCC

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We’re pleased to announce 30 new appointments to the Boards of 10 National Park Authorities and National Landscape Conservation Boards 🌿🏞️

Full announcement & names of new appointees available here👉https://t.co/JGzd7D4HrP

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⏰ Just 1 week left to apply to be the next Chair of @KewGardens 🌱🌍

A unique chance to lead a world-leading institution in science, conservation & education.

Deadline for applications is Midday on Tues 9 September

👉 https://t.co/X4GYsPsDvK

#PublicAppointments #Kew #Defra

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🌱 Don’t forget – we’re recruiting the next Chair of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew 🌍

A unique chance to lead one of the world’s most iconic institutions in science, conservation & education

⏰ Deadline: 9 Sept
👉 Apply: https://t.co/X4GYsPsDvK

#Leadership #Kew #PublicAppointment