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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Recruitment

Asked by Andrew GriffithConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 2 August 2024UIN 1990

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the (a) First Civil Service Commissioner and (b) Civil Service Commission agreed to the appointment of the new Director General for digital centre design.

Answered by Feryal Clark

The role of Director General Digital Centre Design went through approvals appropriate to a fixed term appointment, including Civil Service Commission under exception 1. Permanent roles will be advertised under fair and open competition in line with usual processes.

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