Articles tagged with: Cabinet secretary
‘He lived and breathed joined-up government’: the civil service life and times of Mark Sedwill Exclusive
09 Sep 2020 Leadership
‘He lived and breathed joined-up government’: the civil service life and times of Mark Sedwill
As the cabinet secretary stands down after more than 30 years in the civil service, CSW asks people who have worked with him: who is Sir Mark Sedwill?
'There will be many tougher days than this': an ex-perm sec's open letter to Simon Case
01 Sep 2020 Leadership
'There will be many tougher days than this': an ex-perm sec's open letter to Simon Case
Former DWP perm sec Sir Leigh Lewis offers some words of wisdom to the new cabinet secretary
Simon Case appointed cabinet secretary and head of the civil service
01 Sep 2020 HR
Simon Case appointed cabinet secretary and head of the civil service
"The challenge for him is to restore trust in government and restore the civil service’s trust," former cab sec Gus O'Donnell says
Where Dominic Cummings is right, and more: seven things we learned in Mark Sedwill’s CSW exit interview
10 Aug 2020 Civil Service Reform
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
In the line of fire: Departing cabinet secretary Mark Sedwill on civil service reform, the Covid response, and being briefed against Exclusive
10 Aug 2020 Civil Service Reform
In the line of fire: Departing cabinet secretary Mark Sedwill on civil service reform, the Covid response, and being briefed against
As Sir Mark Sedwill prepares to leave a job he never asked for, he reflects on the highs and lows of being cabinet secretary
Fundamental review of civil service pay needed to drive reform: departing Sedwill’s Whitehall reflections
28 Jul 2020 Civil Service Reform
Fundamental review of civil service pay needed to drive reform: departing Sedwill’s Whitehall reflections
Cabinet secretary sets out possible roadmap for government, including new model to drive service integration and performance framework
PM green lights £250,000 payment to outgoing cabinet secretary Mark Sedwill
09 Jul 2020 HR
PM green lights £250,000 payment to outgoing cabinet secretary Mark Sedwill
Civil service head says exit is “entirely amicable” but hostile briefings against officials are "regrettable"
Recruitment opens for Sedwill's replacement as cabinet secretary
08 Jul 2020 HR
Recruitment opens for Sedwill's replacement as cabinet secretary
Only permanent secretaries and ex-perm secs may apply
‘Totally and utterly stupid’: Cummings rejects idea of appointing Brexiteer cabinet secretary
01 Jul 2020 Brexit
‘Totally and utterly stupid’: Cummings rejects idea of appointing Brexiteer cabinet secretary
PM’s top aids sets out recommended reading for spads, including a book that concludes “only the paranoid survive”
‘I am deeply proud’: Sedwill writes to civil servants after announcing departure plans Exclusive
29 Jun 2020 HR
‘I am deeply proud’: Sedwill writes to civil servants after announcing departure plans
“I know I can count on you as the government navigates its way through the great challenges that lie ahead,” cabinet secretary writes
Mark Sedwill to step down as cabinet secretary as Boris Johnson eyes major Whitehall shake-up
28 Jun 2020 Civil Service Reform
Mark Sedwill to step down as cabinet secretary as Boris Johnson eyes major Whitehall shake-up
Sedwill will be nominated for a life peerage “in recognition of his distinguished service to public life”, Cabinet Office confirms
'Our country is stronger for your service': Sedwill confirms McDonald to retire as FCO perm sec
19 Jun 2020 Foreign Affairs
'Our country is stronger for your service': Sedwill confirms McDonald to retire as FCO perm sec

Departure comes as PM seeks new leadership for merged  Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
'This is an anxious time for many of you': Sedwill urges caution as civil servants return to workplaces
04 Jun 2020 Coronavirus
'This is an anxious time for many of you': Sedwill urges caution as civil servants return to workplaces

'As normal government business resumes, more of us will now need to be in the workplace'
Sedwill green lit No.10 Cummings press conference on lockdown breach allegations
29 May 2020 Coronavirus
Sedwill green lit No.10 Cummings press conference on lockdown breach allegations

Sedwill says unprecedented media briefing was "appropriate" as it concerned spad's conduct in offical role
PM: Cab sec inquiry into Cummings lockdown journeys ‘would not be a good use of officials’ time’
28 May 2020 HR
PM: Cab sec inquiry into Cummings lockdown journeys ‘would not be a good use of officials’ time’

PM tells committee of senior MPs it is time to move on from row over adviser's possible lockdown breaches
Sedwill tells civil servants to ‘keep up the effort’ tackling Covid-19 – as it emerges he had the virus
11 May 2020 Coronavirus
Sedwill tells civil servants to ‘keep up the effort’ tackling Covid-19 – as it emerges he had the virus

Sedwill tested positive for Covid-19 in April
Sedwill salutes ‘unparalleled’ efforts of civil servants
09 Apr 2020 Energy & Environment
Sedwill salutes ‘unparalleled’ efforts of civil servants

Cabinet secretary also encourages departmental staff to make time to relax – safely – over the Easter weekend
‘I know I can count on you,’ Sedwill tells officials as services come under coronavirus pressure
25 Mar 2020 Coronavirus
‘I know I can count on you,’ Sedwill tells officials as services come under coronavirus pressure

“I know I can count on everyone to exemplify those values as we help the government navigate the country through this emergency”
'The civil service will have to adapt,' Sedwill tells officials in coronavirus message
17 Mar 2020 Coronavirus
'The civil service will have to adapt,' Sedwill tells officials in coronavirus message

Cabinet secretary tells civil servants to discuss working from home arrangements and look out for colleagues
Cabinet secretary ‘voiced security fears' over Rory Bremner’s impersonation of John Major
03 Jan 2020 Digital, Data & Technology
Cabinet secretary ‘voiced security fears' over Rory Bremner’s impersonation of John Major

Robin Butler suggested impressionist could trick chancellor into revealing budget details amid wave of spoof calls, former Channel 4 boss recalls
Sedwill retaining national security adviser role as cab sec 'to help make success of Brexit'
15 Feb 2019 Brexit
Sedwill retaining national security adviser role as cab sec 'to help make success of Brexit'

Civil service chief says combining the jobs is part of fusion agenda to boost teamwork across government
Cab sec Sedwill ‘leading government drive to develop no-deal Brexit policies’
08 Feb 2019 Brexit
Cab sec Sedwill ‘leading government drive to develop no-deal Brexit policies’

Report reveals details of plans to slash taxes and tariffs if the UK leaves the European Union without a deal next month
Mark his words: interview with new cabinet secretary Sir Mark Sedwill
22 Jan 2019 Brexit
Mark his words: interview with new cabinet secretary Sir Mark Sedwill

Taking up the roles of cabinet secretary and head of the civil service at a time of seismic change, Sir Mark Sedwill is leading a 400,000-strong team that is growing fast and working hard amid deep uncertainty. He talks to Jess Bowie and Suzannah Brecknell about his priorities, and what he thinks will define his time as government’s top official
Former cab sec O’Donnell moots Whitehall clusters to tackle ‘bonkers’ staff moves
18 Jan 2019 Civil Service Reform
Former cab sec O’Donnell moots Whitehall clusters to tackle ‘bonkers’ staff moves

IfG session also hears from Lord Robin Butler that internal competition has made managers “impotent” in planning their workforce.