Latest civil service & public affairs moves — October 26
26 Oct Leadership
Latest civil service & public affairs moves — October 26
New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People
New cabinet secretary Simon Case acknowledges ‘gaps’ in his Whitehall CV
23 Oct Leadership
New cabinet secretary Simon Case acknowledges ‘gaps’ in his Whitehall CV
But nation’s top civil servant tells MPs he is satisfied he has the experience to stand up to ministers
Tips for the top: Are you a civil service star, a sector sage or an ALB aficionado?
19 Oct Leadership
Tips for the top: Are you a civil service star, a sector sage or an ALB aficionado?
Report offers wannabe public-sector chiefs a guide to the galaxy of arm’s length body opportunities
HSE hunts for chief inspector to lead post-Grenfell building regulator
08 Oct Leadership
HSE hunts for chief inspector to lead post-Grenfell building regulator
Watchdog offers up to £140k for safety role created in response to Grenfell Tower disaster
‘Help us shape the future’: Chisholm urges officials to complete People Survey
01 Oct Leadership
‘Help us shape the future’: Chisholm urges officials to complete People Survey
2020 poll of civil servants includes questions on the impact of Covid-19
Civil service “infantilised” by use of consultants, Cabinet Office minister says
30 Sep Leadership
Civil service “infantilised” by use of consultants, Cabinet Office minister says
Letter seen by the Guardian criticises official capacity to deliver Brexit
Civil Service Fast Stream kicks off recruitment round for over 800 posts
25 Sep Leadership
Civil Service Fast Stream kicks off recruitment round for over 800 posts
Selection of available jobs includes 244 roles for generalist officials
Education secretary fails to back officials over A-Level grades row
17 Sep Leadership
Education secretary fails to back officials over A-Level grades row
Gavin Williamson would not be drawn on whether he was happy with the advice he had been given by senior DfE officials
Priti Patel tight-lipped on ‘completed’ probe into bullying claims
15 Sep Leadership
Priti Patel tight-lipped on ‘completed’ probe into bullying claims
Home secretary refuses to endorse publication of Cabinet Office report into allegations about her treatment of staff
National Data Strategy promises to ‘tackle government culture of risk aversion’
14 Sep Leadership
National Data Strategy promises to ‘tackle government culture of risk aversion’
Document sets out ‘transforming government’s use of data’ as one of five missions
Latest civil service & public affairs moves — September 14
14 Sep Leadership
Latest civil service & public affairs moves — September 14
New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People
‘Notwithstanding the breach of international law’: government lawyers told internal market bill within civil service rules
11 Sep Leadership
‘Notwithstanding the breach of international law’: government lawyers told internal market bill within civil service rules
Message from Jonathan Jones – who has resigned over the plans – relays Simon Case’s view to officials
Government legal chief Jonathan Jones resigns in row over Brexit deal changes
08 Sep Leadership
Government legal chief Jonathan Jones resigns in row over Brexit deal changes
Government Legal Department head to leave civil service after government prepares to set out legislation that could amend Brexit deal
Harassment of civil servants a 'bigger problem' in Scottish Government than rest of UK, union chief says
03 Sep Leadership
Harassment of civil servants a 'bigger problem' in Scottish Government than rest of UK, union chief says
Dave Penman tells MSPs dozens of staff in Scotland had complaints about ministers compared with "only a handful" in other nations
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office launched with pledge to lead global action on coronavirus and famine
02 Sep Leadership
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office launched with pledge to lead global action on coronavirus and famine
DfID acting perm sec Nick Dyer given new role as special envoy for famine prevention and humanitarian affairs after merger
David Sterling stands down after ‘42 years, 199 days’ with NICS
01 Sep Leadership
David Sterling stands down after ‘42 years, 199 days’ with NICS
Former Cabinet Office ethics chief Sue Gray among candidates to succeed Sterling as head of Northern Ireland Civil Service
Slated for success: DfE perm sec Jonathan Slater on delivery, directions and dancing
27 Aug Leadership
Slated for success: DfE perm sec Jonathan Slater on delivery, directions and dancing

Moving to the education department brought Jonathan Slater back to a policy area he knows and loves. He speaks to Suzannah Brecknell about his key role in helping the frontline function
Ofqual chief Sally Collier quits after exam-grading debacle
25 Aug Leadership
Ofqual chief Sally Collier quits after exam-grading debacle
Regulator says outgoing boss believes next stage of awarding process will be “better overseen by new leadership”
Leslie Evans ‘very willing’ to answer questions on Alex Salmond staff advice
25 Aug Leadership
Leslie Evans ‘very willing’ to answer questions on Alex Salmond staff advice
Scottish Government perm sec writes letter to MSPs after controversy surrounding harassment inquiry appearance
Jenkin speaks out over scapegoating of civil servants
21 Aug Leadership
Jenkin speaks out over scapegoating of civil servants
Chair of parliament’s powerful Liaison Committee says ministerial buck-passing risks hampering government’s effectiveness
Scottish Government was ‘ahead of the pack’ with harassment policy, perm sec says
18 Aug Leadership
Scottish Government was ‘ahead of the pack’ with harassment policy, perm sec says
But Leslie Evans accepts policy used to investigate complaints against Alex Salmond was "designed as an HR procedure, not a legal instrument"
No.10 urged to clarify who is leading major defence review
13 Aug Leadership
No.10 urged to clarify who is leading major defence review
Call made as review calls for evidence submission
HMRC announces three new DG appointments
13 Aug Leadership
HMRC announces three new DG appointments
Senior staff appointments latest in a number of management moves at the department
Where Dominic Cummings is right, and more: seven things we learned in Mark Sedwill’s CSW exit interview
10 Aug Leadership
Where Dominic Cummings is right, and more: seven things we learned in Mark Sedwill’s CSW exit interview
Sir Mark Sedwill will soon leave the civil service’s top jobs – cabinet secretary, head of the civil service and national security adviser. He has reflected on his time at the top of government with CSW, and here is some of what we found out