Government Communication Service: Public Appointments
The question
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will set out the appointment process for the Permanent Secretary, Director of Government Communications.
Answered by Anna Turley
The appointment process for the Director of Government Communications followed the process for Permanent Secretary recruitment set out in the Civil Service Recruitment Principles (here, paragraphs 44 - 47).
The role was advertised on Civil Service Jobs from 19 May to 15 June 2025.
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