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Agri-Food and Land-Based Specialist – Grade III – Horticulture
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Agri-Food and Land-Based Specialist – Grade III – Horticulture
Employer
NI Civil Service
Location
These posts will be based primarily in CAFRE, Greenmount Campus
Salary
£41,073 - £43,464 (under review)
Hours
Full Time
Place Of Work
Hybrid, Office, Onsite, Remote
Closing date
2 October 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Horticulture
Sector
Central Government
Seniority
Manager
Job Details
The primary role of Agri-Food and Land-Based Specialists (Agriculture Inspector Grade III) is to interpret, analyse and present technical information to students, farmers and growers, policy regulators and industry personnel in a form that meets their needs. Agri-Food and Land Based Specialists - Horticulture will normally work within the horticulture discipline in CAFRE. However, post holders may be assigned to other posts in DAERA including regulatory functions which require the post holder to have the relevant Honours degree. The main duties and responsibilities of the post holders include:
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- The development and delivery of education programmes provided by CAFRE, to ensure the sustainability of the horticulture industry through the implementation of DAERA policy.
- The development and delivery of Knowledge Transfer and Innovation programmes linked to research findings, to ensure the competitiveness of the agri-food industry through the adoption of technology/systems and best practice methods of sustainable production and business management.
- The design, provision and evaluation of inspection, regulatory compliance and enforcement programmes and technical support on a range of issues including plant health regulations.
- Other duties in line with the needs of DAERA, including driving a Departmental vehicle.
- For teaching posts based in CAFRE campuses the successful candidate(s) may be required to drive a Department minibus.
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The above list is not exhaustive but provides an indication of the main duties of the posts. The emphasis on particular duties will vary over time according to business needs.
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