#Vacancy We are recruiting for a Veterinary Head of Exotic Diseases. Salary £62,605 - £75,965. Closing date 11:55pm Mon 10 June 2024. For further info & to apply please visit Civil Service Jobs (reference 352639): https://lnkd.in/eN2vAHzS
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Government Administration
Addlestone, England 20,649 followers
Our mission is to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy.
About us
Our mission is to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy. Why we do it: Informed policy making in UK and EU Enhanced food security Improved agricultural economy Healthier people, plants animals and environment Rapid control of pest and disease outbreaks Reduced risk from new and emerging threats What we do: Engagement with farmers, industry groups and the public Applied expert advice to decision makers Threat surveillance Risk assessment and mitigation Reference laboratories for animal health Influencing international policy development Expert research: playing a part in the wider scientific community Inspection, certification and enforcement High quality laboratory services Rapid emergency response Interface between industry and government The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) was created on 1 October 2014. Around 2,450 staff work for APHA based at sites across Great Britain. The agency was formed from four functions of the Food and Environment Research Agency (the Bee Inspectorate, the Plants Health and Seeds Inspectorate, the Plant Variety and Seeds Group and the GM Inspectorate) joining with the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency.
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http://www.gov.uk/apha
External link for Animal and Plant Health Agency
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Addlestone, England
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2014
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Employees at Animal and Plant Health Agency
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Charlotte Cook
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Jason Hayward
Looking for Contract Opportunities - After 3 fantastic years working for APHA as a Business Analyst/Delivery Manager in Lab Info Mgmt Systems, I am…
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David Galsworthy
Head of Quality Management Group
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Michelle Reynolds
Director of Strategy, Planning & Innovation at Animal & Plant Health Agency
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Animal and Plant Health Agency reposted this
The Asian hornet preys on a wide range of insects. 🐝 Honey bees and other pollinators help to support biodiversity, food production, and our gardens. However, the predation of pollinators by Asian hornets could disrupt this important ecological balance. It is important to report any suspected sightings of Asian hornets as soon as possible. The Animal and Plant Health Agency is at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week, raising awareness of this invasive species and how to report sightings. Download the Asian hornet watch app to learn how to identify and report this invasive species. Learn more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gWZYf7aU #RHSChelsea #AsianHornet #Pollinators
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Invasive non-native species harm the environment, cost the economy almost £2 billion per year, and can even harm our health. In our latest #APHAscience blog, Emma Brand from the Non-Native Species Inspectorate tells us about her important work in this area: https://lnkd.in/eTVVmSM3 #INNSweek
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🌻Did you know we carry out a vital #biosecurity role with @The_RHS at #RHSChelsea Flower Show to protect plant & bee health? Our plant health and seeds inspectors work with the RHS to inspect plants on every exhibit and garden to make sure they’re free from pests & diseases!
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Today is International Day for Biological Diversity. Read more about how the APHA Weybridge science campus transformation project will enhance biodiversity at the site and surrounding landscape: https://lnkd.in/ec6JbHYm #APHAscience #BiodiversityDay
Boosting biodiversity through thoughtful construction
https://aphascience.blog.gov.uk
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We are looking for a new #CEO to shape how we can best respond to new opportunities as well as delivering our ambitious transformation programme. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/eiyz34HV #CEO #PlantHealth #AnimalHealth
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#Vacancy. The Animal and Plant Health Agency has 20 exciting opportunities for Animal Health Officers to work for APHA from various locations. Salary £27,470 - £28,606. Closing date 11:55pm Wednesday 5 June 2024. For further information and to apply please visit Civil Service Jobs (reference 353504): https://lnkd.in/ec__Ynsa #Vacancy #Jobs #Opportunity
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🐝We're buzzing that our #RHSChelsea exhibit has won a gold medal! 🥇 🌸Come and see us to find out how you can help protect our #HoneyBees and other pollinators from Asian hornets and chat to us about pollinator-friendly planting. Royal Horticultural Society Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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🐝Bees as pollinators are fundamental for the health of ecosystems and food security. To mark #WorldBeeDay, hear from APHA’s Flavie Vial as she explains the work we have been doing in Ghana to improve knowledge about honey bee health and husbandry: https://lnkd.in/ehzgmyW5 #APHAscience
Championing best beekeeping practices throughout Ghana
https://aphascience.blog.gov.uk
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It’s #InvasiveSpeciesWeek! From tomorrow, we'll be at the #RHSChelsea Flower Show, where you can learn all about one of the invasive species everyone's talking about, the Asian hornet, a pest that threatens our honey bees. Learn more about Asian hornet and how you can help protect our pollinators: https://lnkd.in/eMj4TgDN #INNSweek Royal Horticultural Society
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