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Permanent Secretary

Cabinet Office · Departmental leadership

Job description

Lead the Cabinet Office Civil Service organisation, support ministers impartially and ensure effective centre-of-government administration.

Essential criteria

• Senior leadership and sound judgement
• Ability to provide impartial and evidence-based advice to ministers
• Strong governance, delivery and organisational capability
• Commitment to Civil Service standards, integrity and proper stewardship of public resources
• Ability to work effectively across government

Selection process

Applications are assessed on merit through fair and open competition. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to an interview or assessment. Reasonable adjustments are available.

• Organisation: Cabinet Office
• Reference: CSJ-2026-001
• Closing: Open until filled