Defra Public Appointments

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

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📢 Lisa Tennant has been selected as the Government’s preferred candidate for Chair of the Environment Agency.
Lisa will now move to a pre-appointment hearing with the EFRA and Environmental Audit Committees.
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https://t.co/6oPx7nKMip

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Professor Dame Judith Petts DBE has served on the Marine Management Organisation Board since 2024 and as of 1 February 2027 will become the new Deputy Chair following the completion of Tony Delahunty’s third term.

Read more below:
https://t.co/jW0Al77Feq

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🌊 We’re pleased to welcome Annie Hind and Marsha Ramroop to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) Board from 1 November 2026, bringing a broad range of skills, experience and perspectives to the organisation.

🔗Read more here: https://t.co/jW0Al77Feq

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⏳You have less than a week left to apply to become Chair of the Natural England Board!

📅 Applications close at midday on 5 October 2026

Find out more and apply ➡️ https://t.co/V9FWSlrT1Z

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🪻Could you be the next Chair of Natural England?

Could you:

🔹 Set a clear strategic vision and lead change?
🔹 Build strong relationships and inspire confidence?
🔹 Bring sound judgement, collaboration and constructive challenge?

Closes 5 October: https://t.co/V9FWSlrT1Z

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🪻Could you be the next Chair of Natural England?

Could you:

🔹 Set a clear strategic vision and lead change?
🔹 Build strong relationships and inspire confidence?
🔹 Bring sound judgement, collaboration and constructive challenge?

Closes 5 October: https://t.co/V9FWSlrT1Z

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🐟 The Seafish Industry Authority is seeking 2 Industry Members to join its Board 🐟

This is an opportunity for experienced seafood industry professionals to bring their knowledge, insight and expertise to Board discussions.

⏰ Apply by 28 September: https://t.co/uEXJvSbwbm

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🐟Could you be the next Deputy Chair of the Seafish Industry Authority?🐟

👀We're looking for an experienced Board-level leader to support the Chair, with strong governance and excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

⏰ Apply by midday 28 September: https://t.co/LqoVaQZeYb

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🦀 Ready to lead and represent the UK seafood industry? 🐟

Seafish Industry Authority is looking for a new Chair to provide strategic leadership and engage stakeholders across all four nations.

📅 Find out more and apply by midday 28 September: https://t.co/OuefpXC0eg

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🪻 Could you be the next Chair of Natural England?

We're seeking an experienced leader with the ability to:
🌿 Lead strategically 🤝 Build influential relationships 💬 Communicate effectively 📊 Exercise sound judgement

🔗 Closes midday on 5 October: https://t.co/x4xT9SbcH9

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⏰ 1 day left to apply!

Don't miss the opportunity to join the Marine Management Organisation Board and help shape the future of England's seas, fisheries and coastal communities.

🔗 Find out more and apply below
https://t.co/wBz5C3LDGV

📅 Applications close midday 27 August

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Do you have experience operating at Board level, or equivalent, and the ability to support strong and effective Board leadership?

You could be the next Deputy Chair of the Sea Fish Industry Authority.

🔗 Apply here: https://t.co/QPU1N8R2Nh

🚨 Applications close 28 September

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🐟 Would you like to become Chair of the Sea Fish Industry Authority?

If you have the experience, insight and ambition to make a difference, click here to find out more and apply:
https://t.co/OuefpXC0eg

🚨 Applications close at midday on 28 September.

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🐟 Seafish is looking for 2 Industry Board Members to bring leadership, expertise and fresh perspectives to its work across the seafood sector.

🔗 Find out more and apply: https://t.co/uEXJvSaYlO

🚨 Applications close at midday on 28 September

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⏰ Just under one week left to apply for our exciting Marine Management Organisation Board Member role!

📅 Apply by Midday, Thursday 27 August 2026

👉 https://t.co/wBz5C3LDGV

#PublicAppointments #MarineManagementOrganisation #Fisheries

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🐟 The Marine Management Organisation is recruiting a new Board Member

We're looking for candidates with fisheries and/or marine sector experience to help shape strategic decisions and provide independent challenge.

📅 Apply by Midday 27 August 2026

🔗 https://t.co/wBz5C3LDGV

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⏳ Two weeks left to apply!

The Marine Management Organisation is recruiting a new Board Member.

If you have fisheries or marine sector experience, we'd love to hear from you!

📅 Apply by: Midday 27 August 2026

🔗 https://t.co/wBz5C3LDGV

#marinemanagementorganisation #defra

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‼️⌛ Less than a week left to apply to be the independent Co-Chair of the Farm Tenancy Forum!

Make sure you get your application in before midnight on Sunday 26 July. ⏲️

Click here for more info: https://t.co/kCgNlXu0q5

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🐟 The Marine Management Organisation is recruiting a new Board Member

We're looking for candidates with fisheries and/or marine sector experience to help shape strategic decisions and provide independent challenge.

📅 Apply by Midday 27 August 2026

🔗 https://t.co/wBz5C3LDGV

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🌊 Board Member opportunities for the Marine Management Organisation are launching soon.

Be the first to know when vacancies go live by setting up tailored alerts 👉 https://t.co/HkUS9icuTE

#PublicAppointments #Defra #MarineManagementOrganisation

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🐄 Apply now to be an independent Co-Chair of the Farm Tenancy Forum!

🧺Do you have experience working in the agricultural tenancy sector?

🕒 Time commitment: 2.5 days per quarter

💷 Remuneration: £75 per hour

📅 Apply by 26 July: https://t.co/kCgNlXu0q5

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This #NetZeroWeek we're looking for the next Chair of the Environment Agency

Interested in leading one of England's key public bodies tackling environmental challenges and supporting sustainable growth?

Apply now: https://t.co/nEnMtwk9Uy
Applications close midday 6 August 2026