Senior Scientific Advisers

Senior Scientific Advisers - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Senior Scientific Advisers Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 13th October 2026 Return to search results Details Reference number 483418 Salary £44,052 - £48,168 Salary Information London: £47,557 - £52,010 National: £44,052 - £48,168 A £4000 pro rata SPL allowance is available for this role, this is a non pensionable allowance. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Senior Executive Officer Contract type Permanent Business area DEFRA - SDA - Science Type of role Engineering Science Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Number of jobs available 2 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Bristol, London, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, York About the job Job summary The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink. Science, analysis and data are at the heart of Defra’s work. The Science, Data & Analysis Group (SDA) provides specialist analytical, scientific, policy and systems-thinking expertise to deliver high quality, impactful analysis, assurance and insight to underpin Defra’s work and to inform decision-making. The Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) and SDA are responsibile for overseeing the quality of evidence that