Job Description
Managing approximately 800 staff across multiple locations, you will act as a visible and credible science leader for the organisation and Science Profession. The Deputy Director for Scientific Services provides strategic leadership for all scientific functions within the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). This role is accountable for delivering high-quality science that underpins APHA’s mission to protect animal health, plant health, and biosecurity across Great Britain.
As an Executive Board, you provide the collective strategic leadership that drives APHA’s performance, culture, and long-term direction. Together, you ensure the Agency operates with clarity of purpose, aligning its work with APHA’s mission, Defra’s priorities, and the wider objectives of public service. You will play a central role in shaping and sustaining the organisation’s vision, values, and culture, supporting the Chief Executive in leading APHA with integrity, ambition, and a commitment to exce...