Chief Operating Officer Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Defra
| Posting date: | 25 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £81,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | Perth, Perth & Kinross |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 452702 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities
Executive Leadership & Deputy CEO Role
Supports CEO in providing strategic leadership across APHA and representing the organisation within Defra Group and across government.
Support the CEO in setting overall direction, organisational strategy, and performance priorities.
Lead corporate decision-making, executive governance and delivery of the APHA business plan and strategy.
Executive Leadership & Deputy CEO Role
Supports CEO in providing strategic leadership across APHA and representing the organisation within Defra Group and across government.
Support the CEO in setting overall direction, organisational strategy, and performance priorities.
Lead corporate decision-making, executive governance and delivery of the APHA business plan and strategy.
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