Leadership

The cabinet secretary says his leadership style is founded on three core elements. Beckie Smith reports on Civil Service World’s 2019 leadership lecture

New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People

Laughter and tears as prime ministers, former colleagues and a pop star pay tribute to late cabinet secretary

Philip Rycroft has spent much of his career working on devolution – the biggest force for change in the UK’s government until the EU referendum. He led the Department for Exiting the European Union from 2017 to the end of March this year, helping government try to deliver the result of that referendum. Suzannah Brecknell caught up with him to find out more about why that’s been so hard, and what Brexit means for devolution. 

Former director general for EU exit has been interim permanent secretary since April

Department highlights training of mental health first aiders globally as part of its efforts to improve further

Grade 6 post will have join team developing the National Data Strategy

Theresa May announces boost to powers of Competition and Markets Authority to improve protection for consumers

New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People

Department’s chief digital information officer tells Civil Service World about transforming working practices and service delivery at the UK tax authority, and why improving diversity starts with leaders who are self-aware

Seven months after launching recruitment campaign, department reveals interim digital chief will continue in role

Speaking at a think-tank event, Lord Macpherson also offered thoughts on the economy to incoming prime minister, while Treasury Select Committee chair said a full leadership contest is needed “so the maddest ideas perhaps don’t make it to asking for official civil service advice”.