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Job description

DAERA has a vision of ‘Delivering a net zero nature positive future, supporting sustainable agriculture and thriving rural communities’. Our vision is the foundation of everything we do as we seek to enhance our environment; grow a sustainable, vibrant economy; and support the development of thriving rural communities. At the heart of our vision is a desire to make DAERA a great place to work, with engaged people delivering a twenty-first century agenda. The successful candidates will work within the Agricultural Inspectorate profession which is a group of professional and technical staff who use their knowledge and expertise across DAERA to develop policy and deliver education, knowledge transfer, innovation and regulatory programmes to support the agri-food industry. We are looking for professional and technical people with a track record of delivery, decision making, leadership, and an ability to develop strong partnerships within their organisations and with stakeholders. If you have the professional and technical skills we need and share our commitment to public service, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• While not an exhaustive or prescriptive list of responsibilities, an indication of the main duties of Inspector Group 4 are provided below.
• The successful candidate will work within the Agricultural Inspectorate profession.
• Group staff can be allocated to other duties, commensurate with their grade at any locations and in other environments.
• Please refer to the Candidate Information Booklet (CIB) for further information.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• At least 2 GCSEs /GCE O levels or equivalent, at Grade C or above in Maths and English Language and at least a Level 3 Diploma in work based Agriculture or a level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture
• Or a level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Agriculture or equivalent Agricultural Qualification and at least 3 years’ relevant post qualification work experience in the agriculture industry
• And at least 3 years’ relevant post qualification work experience in the agriculture industry
• And a full, current driving licence enabling the licence holder to drive in Northern Ireland and access to a form of transport which will permit them to meet the requirements of the post in full
• Please see Candidate Information Booklet for more information

Further Information

NICS Application form only, Vacancy closing date Friday 27th June 2025 at 12pm. Applications from women, young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are particularly welcomed for this post. The Northern Ireland Civil Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Application Information

Visit the recruitment service website www.nicsrecruitment.org.uk (Please quote reference number: IRC313789)