FDA in Defra
FDA represents Defra staff in grades HEO and above
The FDA provides workplace representation, legal assistance, career development and many other benefits to members working in the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and its related public bodies and agencies.
We work collaboratively and in partnership to improve the professional and public standing of our members in Defra.
Robert Eagleton
National Officer
Robert is the FDA’s National Officer for Defra.
What the FDA can do for you
We are there when you need help at work
Whatever your workplace issue, we are here with one-to-one employment advice and representation to help resolve it.
We fight for your pay, pensions and working conditions
We campaign and negotiate with employers on behalf of our members to ensure they have the resources required both to do their jobs and have a life outside the workplace.
We support your career progression
Through our specialised masterclasses, conferences and online training, FDA Learn addresses a wide range of skills to help you progress in your career and maximise your potential.
Join the FDA today
By joining the FDA, you’ll be standing alongside more than 22,000 other members who believe that public services – and the people who deliver them – matter.
Latest news
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FDA welcomes additional CPS funding to support victims of crime
The FDA has welcomed that the CPS will be receiving additional resources. The announcement follows the recent publication of the FDA’s report examining the CPS’s role in increasing RASSO prosecutions.
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Budget response: FDA welcomes HMRC investment but raises concerns over ongoing departmental efficiencies
Budget response: FDA welcomes HMRC investment but raises concerns over ongoing departmental efficiencies
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“Know your worth and assert your presence”: report from Women into Leadership London
“Know your worth and assert your presence”: report from Women into Leadership London