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Plant & Bee Health Regional Manager

Job details
Posting date: 30 March 2026
Salary: £42,665 per year
Additional salary information: National: £42,665 - £46,765
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 April 2026
Location: Winchester
Company: Government Recruitment Service
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 454933/2

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Summary

Are you an experienced leader who thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment?
Would you like to play a vital role in safeguarding plant health, protecting the economy, and supporting food traceability?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for two Regional Managers to join our Plant Health Operations Team at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

These vacancies are based in:

  • South West Region with office locations at Exeter, Truro, Launceston or Bridgwater.
  • South Central Region with office locations at Itchen Abbas nr Winchester or Gatwick Airport.

All posts will be offered in merit order based on location and business need.

As a Regional Manager, you will lead a team of Plant Inspectors and Horticultural Marketing (HMI) inspectors across a geographic area. You will ensure delivery of regulatory activities, prioritise resources, and maintain high standards of service. This is a role where your leadership will make a real difference to biosecurity and the horticulture and agriculture industries.

You will:

  • Manage a geographically dispersed team, ensuring performance, conduct, and attendance meet organisational standards.
  • Provide leadership and direction, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Prioritise workloads and resources to meet delivery targets and regulatory requirements.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, operational partners, and internal colleagues.
  • Champion best practice and lead your team through organisational change.
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards, including ISO 17020.
  • Participate in emergency and outbreak response activities, including contingency planning and exercises.
  • Promote health, safety, and wellbeing across your team.

This role requires regular travel within the region and occasional detached duty during incidents. Successful candidates must be able to operate without travel restrictions within the delivery area.

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