Cabinet Office headcount drops by 13% in one quarter
19 Mar HR

Cabinet Office headcount drops by 13% in one quarter

Meanwhile, civil service headcount continues to creep up amid HMRC recruitment drive
by Tevye Markson
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CCS offering up to £227k for next chief exec
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New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via Dods People
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Three departments announce second HQs outside London
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