The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) are seeking an innovative, versatile and highly numerate Senior Statistical Ecologist to have overall responsibility for statistics at the agency’s National Wildlife Management Centre (NWMC). APHA is an executive agency of the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). It is one of the most productive centres in animal and plant health research in the world. We are responsible for identifying, managing and controlling incidents and outbreaks of endemic and exotic diseases and pests in animals, plants and bees. We provide unique capabilities and an evidence base for UK Government, together with international reference responsibilities. The APHA Wildlife depa