Principal Scientific Officer
Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs (DAERA) – Northern Ireland Civil Service.
REF: IRC318083
Salary: £61,673 – £64,469
Location: Lisburn or Belfast or another DAERA location within Northern Ireland.
Further appointments may be made from this competition if positions become vacant requiring the same eligibility criteria and similar duties and responsibilities.
For more detailed information, including the duties and responsibilities of the post, and the criteria to be used during the recruitment and selection process, please click on the Candidate Information Booklet link below.
To apply, click on the Apply for this job online link below to register for this vacancy and submit an online application.
Submission deadline: 12:00 noon (UK time) Friday 14th November 2025.
The Northern Ireland Civil Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.
All queries can be directed to HRConnect by telephone: 0800 1 300 330.
We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants. We particularly welcome applicants from under‑represented communities.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
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