👉 What is a public appointment? A public appointment is a ministerial appointment to the board of a public body or advisory committee. At Defra, we make appointments to a wide range of organisations including the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Forestry Commission, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, and Ofwat, among others. Board members of public bodies play an important role in providing strategic direction, supporting good governance, holding senior leaders to account, and representing the views and work of the organisation. Appointees to advisory bodies offer independent, expert advice to government and ministers on specific issues. 👉 Why apply? A public appointment is an opportunity to contribute your expertise to organisations Read more