PPE procurement decisions were ‘rational and defensible’, DHSC perm sec says
21 Apr 2022 Leadership
PPE procurement decisions were ‘rational and defensible’, DHSC perm sec says
Sir Chris Wormald says pandemic procurement processes were correct based on the evidence at the time
Department for Education offers £145k for next COO
05 Apr 2022 Leadership
Department for Education offers £145k for next COO
Perm sec Susan Acland-Hood says department wants someone with a passion to transform lives
Former ethics chief apologises for attending Cabinet Office lockdown party
04 Apr 2022 Leadership
Former ethics chief apologises for attending Cabinet Office lockdown party
Helen MacNamara says sorry for her "error of judgement" in attending leaving drinks
PACAC backs Sir Robert Chote for Statistics Authority chair role
04 Apr 2022 Leadership
PACAC backs Sir Robert Chote for Statistics Authority chair role
Committee says it is satisfied that Chote is suitable for the post but raises concerns over lack of diversity in application process
Former government ethics chief 'fined' over Cabinet Office lockdown karaoke party
04 Apr 2022 Leadership
Former government ethics chief 'fined' over Cabinet Office lockdown karaoke party
Helen MacNamara was responsible for ensuring the highest standards within government at the time
Digital and data expertise are becoming must-haves for promotion, says Fast Stream head
04 Apr 2022 Leadership
Digital and data expertise are becoming must-haves for promotion, says Fast Stream head
Sonia Pawson tells conference technical skills and understanding will soon be non-negotiable attributes for progression to senior civil service roles
Barclays director named as government’s lead NED
01 Apr 2022 Leadership
Barclays director named as government’s lead NED
Lord John Nash stands down from role of lead non-exec director more than a year early
FCDO gets joint perm sec in major personnel shakeup
18 Mar 2022 Leadership
FCDO gets joint perm sec in major personnel shakeup
Africa DG Moazzam Malik “declines role in revised structure”, staff are told
Scottish Government perm sec rapped for 'failure to engage' with MSPs
14 Mar 2022 Leadership
Scottish Government perm sec rapped for 'failure to engage' with MSPs
Convenor of Holyrood's Finance and Public Administration Committee criticises Leslie Evans's "discourtesy"
Covid public inquiry hearings ‘will not begin until 2023 at the earliest’
11 Mar 2022 Leadership
Covid public inquiry hearings ‘will not begin until 2023 at the earliest’
Revelation comes as inquiry chair puts draft terms of reference out to consultation
Cabinet Office offers £180k a year for next government HR chief
11 Mar 2022 Leadership
Cabinet Office offers £180k a year for next government HR chief
Job ad specifies “immediate credibility” as important attribute for chief people officer
Former Tory candidate named new choice for Charity Commission chair after resignation 'shambles'
10 Mar 2022 Leadership
Former Tory candidate named new choice for Charity Commission chair after resignation 'shambles'
Government's previous pick quit days after being appointed when conduct issues emerged
Watchdog to carry out review into 'most important' ethical standard in public life
08 Mar 2022 Leadership
Watchdog to carry out review into 'most important' ethical standard in public life
Review will encourage organisations to take “ethical health-check” and examine importance of leadership in upholding standards
New Dstl chief exec appointed
23 Feb 2022 Leadership
New Dstl chief exec appointed
Paul Hollinshead joins from the Defence Nuclear Organisation, "bringing a tremendous amount of experience"
Partygate: Ex-Covid Taskforce head still ‘on discretionary leave’ from new job
18 Feb 2022 Leadership
Partygate: Ex-Covid Taskforce head still ‘on discretionary leave’ from new job
Sheffield City Council appoints acting chief executive as probe into former Cabinet Office official continues
Inquiry launched into whether politicians should be law officers
18 Feb 2022 Leadership
Inquiry launched into whether politicians should be law officers
The House of Lords Constitution Committee will examine whether it is appropriate for ministers to hold roles such as attorney general and solicitor general
Government chief digital officer post on offer for £190k
17 Feb 2022 Leadership
Government chief digital officer post on offer for £190k
Current CDDO head Joanna Davinson is to depart role imminently
Gisela Stuart's imminent appointment as civil service watchdog 'raises questions', Starmer says
16 Feb 2022 Leadership
Gisela Stuart's imminent appointment as civil service watchdog 'raises questions', Starmer says
Ex-Vote Leave chair is "closely politically connected to the current government", Labour leader says
High Court declares Dido Harding appointment unlawful
15 Feb 2022 Leadership
High Court declares Dido Harding appointment unlawful
Campaigners claim victory in “chumocracy” case over former NHS Test and Trace boss and director Mike Coupe
NICS hires top consultant as Sue Gray’s successor
14 Feb 2022 Leadership
NICS hires top consultant as Sue Gray’s successor
EY’s chief economist in Ireland is lined up as Department of Finance perm sec
MPs demand answers on 'Office of the Prime Minister' plans
11 Feb 2022 Leadership
MPs demand answers on 'Office of the Prime Minister' plans
Alex Chisholm urged to clarify new department's "status and what its relationship with the Cabinet Office will be"
Former healthcare boss named interim No.10 perm sec
10 Feb 2022 Leadership
Former healthcare boss named interim No.10 perm sec
Samantha Jones led private healthcare provider before advising Boris Johnson on NHS reform
MPs approve Gisela Stuart for civil service commissioner role despite ‘reservations’
07 Feb 2022 Leadership
MPs approve Gisela Stuart for civil service commissioner role despite ‘reservations’
PACAC members raised concerns about her suitability for the role and her “perceived impartiality”
Senior civil servant among top Boris Johnson aides quitting No.10
04 Feb 2022 Leadership
Senior civil servant among top Boris Johnson aides quitting No.10
PPS Martin Reynolds, policy-unit chief Munira Mirza, chief of staff Dan Rosenfield and comms director Jack Doyle resign from Downing Street