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 at the Fabian Society and Bright Blue Tech Summit
FDA Assistant General Secretary Lauren Crowley spoke as part of ‘Tech and public services’ panel at a Tech Summit at Havas Village, London on Monday 27 April.
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FDA at TUC Black Workers’ Conference 2026
An FDA delegation attended this year’s TUC Black Workers’ Conference in Bournemouth.
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Huge industrial transformation
Tom Nathan speaks to TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak about the enormous significance of the Employment Rights Act, his views on working with the civil service and why his next holiday will take place in Milton Keynes.
