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Are you passionate about the welfare of rural communities?
Can you help ensure that the rural voice is heard across the country?

Our Commissioners have non-executive responsibility for the governance of our organisation, including determining our strategic direction, and also providing impartial input and advice into reports to Government Ministers and to Parliament.

Defra are seeking to appoint three new Commissioners. You must be able to demonstrate knowledge and interest in economic and social issues affecting rural communities. You'll be familiar with and committed to the principles of public life. We'd welcome applicants who are able to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, with business background and/or knowledge of local government.

To address the balance of regional representation, applicants from the East of England, East and West Midlands would be particularly welcome but those from elsewhere in England will also be welcomed.

The posts are remunerated up to 3.5 days per month.  Legitimate travel and other expenses are fully reimbursed.

Download an information pack

For further information and an application pack, please contact publicappts@defra.gsi.gov.uk or telephone 0207 270 6166 quoting reference PAPPT 64

These appointments will be governed by the principle of public appointment based on merit with independent assessment and transparency of process. Candidates may come from a wide range of backgrounds and experience although the successful candidates will need to have proven track record in at least one of the areas outlined above.

The UK Government and devolved administrations are committed to improving the diversity of their public bodies and welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious beliefs or similar philosophical belief, age, gender re-assignment or community background.

Candidates from under-represented groups, for example women, people with disabilities and members from black and minority ethnic communities are particularly welcome .

All public appointments are based on the principle of merit.

Visit the Public Appointments section of the Defra website to find out more