Articles tagged with: ACOBA
Former No.10 economic-policy director gets lobbying rules ‘discount’
25 Mar Economy
Former No.10 economic-policy director gets lobbying rules ‘discount’
Tim Pitt started as Bank of America’s UK head of public policy in January after leaving government in May 2024
Alex Chisholm joins major consultancy firm
18 Feb HR
Alex Chisholm joins major consultancy firm
Watchdog notes former Cabinet Office perm sec's role in approving government contracts with Boston Consulting Group – but plays down corruption risk
Ex-ministers rapped over appointments failings
19 Dec 2024 HR
Ex-ministers rapped over appointments failings
James Heappey and Huw Merriman reported to Cabinet Office for failing to get watchdog approval for new jobs
Gove gets Acoba go-ahead to become Spectator editor
26 Sep 2024 HR
Gove gets Acoba go-ahead to become Spectator editor
Watchdog says there's “low” risk former secretary of state could be seen to have been offered the role as a reward for decisions made, or actions taken in office
Comms guru Alex Aiken set to leave civil service
09 Feb 2024 Communications
Comms guru Alex Aiken set to leave civil service
Executive director of communication will take up UAE government role
Patrick Vallance takes up role advising Singaporean government
23 Aug 2023 HR
Patrick Vallance takes up role advising Singaporean government
Watchdog cautions former chief scientific adviser against lobbying UK government in new job
Labour plans Sue Gray-led Whitehall shakeup
22 Aug 2023 HR
Labour plans Sue Gray-led Whitehall shakeup
Former Cabinet Office and DLUHC No.2 is set to start work as Kier Starmer’s chief of staff next month
Jonathan Van-Tam takes job at vaccine maker Moderna
18 Aug 2023 Health & Social Care
Jonathan Van-Tam takes job at vaccine maker Moderna
Former deputy chief medical officer’s new role emerges through DHSC transparency data
Rupert McNeil: Acoba is a simplistic system ripe for overhaul – my recent experience proves it
11 Aug 2023 Civil Service Reform
Rupert McNeil: Acoba is a simplistic system ripe for overhaul – my recent experience proves it
Without reform, the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments and its narrow way of operating could act as a serious deterrent for successful outsiders who are considering roles in the senior civil service