HR

Davinder Mann promoted to lead operations at business-aiding agency

Department also in the middle of big external recruitment push, perm sec tells MPs

A “radical” drive to move departments out of London would help regions adapt following Brexit, say consultants

Cabinet Office says switch a key milestone in unlock £300m savings

Staff numbers at lowest level since 1999, but unchanged for last nine months

Real terms pay levels to be £1,700 below 2009/10 peak set before Osborne freeze

Simon Case and Katrina Williams join the UK Permanent Representation to the European Union, as government prepares to issue Article 50 notification

Review warns that continuing restraint will reduce public sector wage differential to lowest level in 20 years.

Longstanding top scientist at the environment department heading for the exit, in move Defra says comes at "natural end" of his fixed term

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

Pact pledges “appropriate” pay for new starters and protects salaries of existing staff members who retrain under apprenticeship proposals

Watchdog’s anger follows government response to committee’s Grimstone Review findings