Why people matter most when departmental responsibilities move
12 Aug CSW Jobs

Why people matter most when departmental responsibilities move

We shouldn't underestimate the importance of culture, capability and people
by Kate Caulkin
'High-performing' civil servants to be seconded into mayoral authorities
21 Aug CSW Jobs
'High-performing' civil servants to be seconded into mayoral authorities
Shifting sector: Recruitment experts discuss what SCS candidates bring to councils
21 Aug CSW Jobs
Shifting sector: Recruitment experts discuss what SCS candidates bring to councils
Ministers agree £456m contracts for civil service training
18 Aug CSW Jobs
Ministers agree £456m contracts for civil service training
Former DfT director appointed as DVSA non-exec
17 Aug CSW Jobs
Former DfT director appointed as DVSA non-exec
John Parkinson recently retired after a lengthy civil service career
What are the best-paid professions in the civil service in 2026?
14 Aug CSW Jobs
What are the best-paid professions in the civil service in 2026?
Civil Service World crunches the latest earnings figures and checks how things have changed over the past seven years
Thinking of changing jobs? Five coaching questions to get you started
13 Aug CSW Jobs
Thinking of changing jobs? Five coaching questions to get you started
Sometimes it's worth pausing and thinking about what we're really looking for
Director general appointed to lead AI Taskforce
11 Aug CSW Jobs
Director general appointed to lead AI Taskforce
Ollie Ilott will lead the AI Taskforce in the new Office for Prime Minister and Cabinet
Cabinet Office seeks new Propriety and Constitution Group DG
10 Aug CSW Jobs
Cabinet Office seeks new Propriety and Constitution Group DG
Ellen Atkinson has held the role on an interim basis since Darren Tierney left to lead the ONS last year
Consistency beats charisma: Why the best managers are the most reliable
07 Aug CSW Jobs
Consistency beats charisma: Why the best managers are the most reliable
Trust is built in the moments that don’t feel important at the time
DCMS perm sec Susannah Storey becomes head of digital and data profession
04 Aug CSW Jobs
DCMS perm sec Susannah Storey becomes head of digital and data profession
Storey replaces Emran Mian in the role after digital brief moves from DSIT to DCMS
Romeo: Moves between central government and wider public sector ‘will become the norm’
04 Aug CSW Jobs
Romeo: Moves between central government and wider public sector ‘will become the norm’
Cab sec says Burnham’s devolution agenda will “create new opportunities” for civil servants to have a direct impact
What The Simpsons can tell us about management skills and AI automation
31 Jul CSW Jobs
What The Simpsons can tell us about management skills and AI automation
AI is changing the role of managers, but human judgement matters more than ever
Senior officials asked to upskill on resilience competencies
29 Jul CSW Jobs
Senior officials asked to upskill on resilience competencies
New standards put onus on demonstrating ability to anticipate, prepare for and recover from crises
HM Land Registry names chief exec
29 Jul CSW Jobs
HM Land Registry names chief exec
HMLR's non-exec chair says Iain Banfield is the right person to "modernise" the organisation
Five ways to boost confidence and reduce stress at work
24 Jul CSW Jobs
Five ways to boost confidence and reduce stress at work
Anne Maartje Oud offers practical advice on the behaviours and personal habits which lower pressure
Key officials appointed to lead No.10 North and OneGov Delivery Agency Exclusive
23 Jul CSW Jobs
Key officials appointed to lead No.10 North and OneGov Delivery Agency
Further details emerge on government's Office for PM and Cabinet plans
Defra DG Emily Miles to become CQC chief
22 Jul CSW Jobs
Defra DG Emily Miles to become CQC chief
Food, farming and biosecurity director general announces move to head up Care Quality Commission
From SCS to council chief exec: Why are so many making the move?
20 Jul CSW Jobs
From SCS to council chief exec: Why are so many making the move?
Former civil servants-turned-local authority chief execs tell us what it’s like to make the leap
New leader, old story: How teams decide before you speak
06 Jul CSW Jobs
New leader, old story: How teams decide before you speak
Reputation walks into work before you do. Chris Dodd explores why, and what leaders can do to earn credibility and build trust
Align, coach, reflect, consolidate: A leadership rhythm for turbulent times
06 Jul CSW Jobs
Align, coach, reflect, consolidate: A leadership rhythm for turbulent times
During upheaval, leaders often cling to process, but progress comes from staying close to people. Karl Green sets out a practical cycle to lead through change
The five habits of world-class learners
06 Jul CSW Jobs
The five habits of world-class learners
Charlie Curson shares five habits from leaders who know that success isn't about knowing the most, but learning the fastest
'More responsibility, more accountability, but more control': What's it like leading a charity as a former civil servant?
13 Mar CSW Jobs
'More responsibility, more accountability, but more control': What's it like leading a charity as a former civil servant?
In recent years, senior civil servants have snagged a number of high-profile jobs as charity chief executives. So what is it about leading charities that is so attractive to top officials looking for a career move? Beckie Smith finds out
Give those you lead what they need: How to be an emotionally intelligent leader
30 Jan CSW Jobs
Give those you lead what they need: How to be an emotionally intelligent leader
The best leaders inspire great effort from their teams instead of just demanding it. But what does that effort look like, and how can leaders harness it effectively?
The art of getting promoted: Grade 6 and the civil service
29 May 2024 CSW Jobs
The art of getting promoted: Grade 6 and the civil service
Promotion can feel like an exclusive club for civil servants in the early stages of their career. Here's how to move forward
What does it mean to have gravitas at work?
18 Jul 2022 CSW Jobs
What does it mean to have gravitas at work?
It’s a quality often associated with good leadership, but what does it really mean to have gravitas, and is it still relevant in a diverse and inclusive workplace?
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