...‘new kid’ on the Permanent Secretary block, it’s been fascinating to take on the job at such a pivotal time for the UK Civil Service and to engage with other...
...Lord) Rayner, Margaret Thatcher’s efficiency advisor. I remember the excitement the report generated across the Civil Service, with its bold call for managing all operational delivery work through a new...
...the programme. What made this wave different was that they were the first to come through the new purpose-built assessment centre in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. This was introduced in 2016 as part...
...change. The input of senior officials from a wide range of countries (including Canada, Estonia, Indonesia, Kenya, Myanmar, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, Slovakia, and the UK) was particularly valuable to...
...the Civil Service. Many of those appointed came through our new purpose-built assessment centre in Newcastle, which was introduced to make us more accessible to a wider demographic. Recommendations implemented...
...recommendations, the team began implementing serious change to the assessment process to increase diversity. This included opening a new assessment centre in Newcastle, so that people don’t have to travel...
...race. Ethnic minority representation in the service overall now nearly matches the UK's economically active population. There have been increases at every grade, with 18% of new civil servants in...
...outside the office were encouraged; everyone knew I was new to the UK and wanted me to settle well, with a good work-life balance. After a few months in the...
...this year. Achieving the aims of the new cross-Civil Service D&I Strategy and becoming the UK's most inclusive employer relies on action by everyone, led by departments, functions and professions...
...gain new perspectives, new skills and the great privilege of connecting with people whom we might otherwise never encounter, not knowing where it all might lead. If you would like...
