Skilled people

A range of blogs illustrating the theme of the same name, one of the four supporting pillars of the vision of A Brilliant Civil Service.

The strapline for this theme is: "A brilliant Civil Service, made up of skilled people who are high-performing, adaptable and take personal responsibility."

The three other pillars of the vision are: Improved outcomes; Effective leaders; A great place to work.

World-class apprenticeships for everyone

Posted by: Jake McClure, Posted on: 11 July 2016 - Categories: Civil Service Learning

Jake McClure of Civil Service Learning introduces a new range of apprenticeships in critical skills areas, part of a pioneering approach that focuses on roles and occupations not sectors or grades.

My first months as Government Chief Commercial Officer

Posted by: Gareth Rhys Williams, Posted on: 22 June 2016 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders, More skilled

New Government Chief Commercial Officer Gareth Rhys Williams gives his early impressions of working in the public sector and outlines his ambition for the Commercial Function.

Our vision for 'A Brilliant Civil Service' – and what it means for you

Posted by: Sir Jeremy Heywood, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service and John Manzoni, Chief Executive of the Civil Service and Permanent Secretary for the Cabinet Office, Posted on: 16 June 2016 - Categories: A Brilliant Civil Service, Civil Service Leaders

Jeremy Heywood and John Manzoni set out a new vision for the future of the Civil Service.

Investing in skills – awards and rewards

Posted by: Stephen Lovegrove, Posted on: 3 June 2016 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders, More skilled

MOD Permanent Secretary Stephen Lovegrove, Skills Award Champion for this year's Civil Service Awards, explains why promoting skills is so important for the future of the organisation.