Defra recruits staff to meet Brexit challenges
I find it very exciting that Defra is looking outside of the civil service in this context. Indeed I know someone who was a fab Vol/Com CEO who has taken one of these roles. The article tells us:
Defra is looking to swell its numbers to meet the challenges of Brexit and in readiness for the UK government taking back control of agricultural policy.
It is advertising for more than 30 new recruits to join the policy and communication departments in Westminster, Bristol and York.
Defra said in the adverts: “This is a tremendously exciting time to join Defra. We are one of the lead departments in delivering a successful exit from the EU.