PACAC backs Sir Robert Chote for Statistics Authority chair role
04 Apr 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
New Leadership College for Government to be 'centrepiece' of management training reform
03 Feb Leadership
New Leadership College for Government to be 'centrepiece' of management training reform
Levelling up white paper promises "rigorous curriculum" including updates to existing programmes
Rupert McNeil to step down as civil service HR head
02 Feb Leadership
Rupert McNeil to step down as civil service HR head
Chief people officer reveals he is set to return to the private sector in April
Partygate: Ex-cab sec says Boris Johnson is demeaning the office of prime minister
01 Feb Leadership
Partygate: Ex-cab sec says Boris Johnson is demeaning the office of prime minister
Andrew Turnbull blasts series of “dog ate my homework” excuses over Downing Street lockdown get-togethers