• Equine
  • International Relations
  • Production Horticulture
  • Secondary Education
  • Sustainability in the Supply Chain

These are 3 year appointments starting from 1st January 2026.

The College Advisory Group is an Expert Committee which provides advice at a strategic and operational level to the CAFRE Management Team.  It meets up to five times per year for full days at various CAFRE locations.

All applications for appointment are considered strictly based on merit.

Further information can be found on: CAFRE CAG – Members Appointment Application Pack. This information includes:

  • Candidate Information Booklet
  • Application Form
  • Equality Monitoring Form

On request, we can arrange to provide applicants with information in an alternative format to suit their needs such as: large print, Braille, audio CD or other languages.

For further information or questions, you can contact the Department at:

CAFRE CAG Secretariat
Agri-food & Corporate Support Branch
Food, Farming and Rural Affairs Group
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)
1st Floor Clare House
303 Airport Road West
Belfast
BT3 9ED

Email: cagrecruit@daera-ni.gov.uk
Telephone: 028 9052 0889

If you have a hearing difficulty you can contact the Department via Text Relay:

  • Making a call from a textphone dial 18001 + 028 9052 0889

Closing Date: The deadline for receipt of applications is 4.00pm on Friday 17th October 2025.  Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the selection panel.