Plant Health & Seeds Inspector

Plant Health & Seeds Inspector - 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 Plant Health & Seeds Inspector Animal and Plant Health Agency Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 20th October 2026 Return to search results Details Reference number 483585 Salary £35,895 National - £35,895 - £38,192 London - £40,056 - £42,616 A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Higher Executive Officer Contract type Permanent Business area APHA – Operational Delivery - Plant & Bee Health Type of role Operational Delivery Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Number of jobs available 4 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location London, Winchester About the job Job summary The work of the Plant Health and Seed Inspectorate (PHSI) within Defra’s Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is to maintain and promote a high plant health status in England and Wales, thereby contributing to APHA’s overall strategy of safeguarding animal and plant health status in England and Wales. In doing so, contributing to APHA’s overall strategy of safeguarding animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy. The aims are achieved by excluding, containing or eradicating quarantine plant pests, regulating other plant pests to secure high quality planting material, and facilitating trade through the provision of plant health certification services. PHSI works to Defra’s strategy to “provide a better place for living” through the exclusion, eradication and containment of quarantine pest and disease and informing / training the general public, stakeholders, government and non-