HR

Independent study will form part of new strategy launched by chief scientist Sir Mark Walport (pictured) which aims to put specialists at the heart of government decision-making

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

Experience working across Whitehall will be essential for new director, but candidate pack hints that external experience valuable too

Fast Stream assessment now much more focused on "real-life work scenarios", says Gillian Smith, after report warns of lack of working class representation in the scheme

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

Wellbeing and protection agency consults on £400m "science hub" to replace Porton and other sites

Former Highways England boss Graham Dalton joins Ministry of Defence’s property division

As fresh Office for National Statistics data shines a light on headcount, salary and diversity within the civil service, CSW's Jim Dunton analyses the key findings

Annual resource bulletin claims fall down to “bedding in” of Levene Reforms

New ONS stats show 8% rise in female representation at SCS level since 2008

Susan Acland-Hood on the move as courts service presses ahead with digital shake-up

Peter Lawson and Samantha Ulyatt to take up post in the coming weeks