Latest civil service & public affairs moves – September 20
New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People
Reshuffle: Details of the new government, with comparisons to the old government can be found here
Government departments:
- Cabinet Office: Government Communication Service – Simon Baugh appointed chief executive. Executive Director Alex Aiken will stay with the service during a transition period.
- Ministry of Defence: National Shipbuilding Office – Rear Admiral Rex Cox appointed as Chief Executive.
- Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Horserace Betting Levy Board – Lord Risby re-appointed to a third term as a Member from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2025.
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Natural England – Clare Fitzsimmons appointed as board member for three years from 12 September to 11 September 2024. Lord Blencathra, Catherine Dugmore and Henry Robinson re-appointed as board members from 12 September to 11 March 2024; Veterinary Medicines Directorate – Abigail Seager appointed as chief executive, succeeding Professor Pete Borriello who is retiring.
- Home Office: Dame Cressida Dick’s term as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service has been extended by two years until 9 April 2024.
- Ministry of Justice: Prison Service Pay Review Body – Leslie Manasseh MBE re-appointed as Member for one year until 16 August 2022.
Non-Ministerial Departments
- Valuation Office Agency: Jonathan Russell appointed chief executive.
Devolved Authorities
Welsh Government
- National Library of Wales – Ashok Ahir appointed as interim president of the board.
Local Authorities:
Uttlesford District Council – Peter Holt appointed as Chief Executive. He is expected to start in early October.
Industry
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Interest Groups
- Donaldson Trust: Sean Duffy to become chairman.
- Marie Curie UK: Maria Novell to succeed Meredith Niles as Executive Director of Fundraising and Engagement.
- UK Green Building Council: Chris Oglesby and Estelle Bailey appointed to Board of Trustees.
Trade Unions
- Trades Union Congress: Sue Ferns elected as president.