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Government Communication Service: Public Appointments

Asked by Max WilkinsonLiberal DemocratCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 15 October 2025UIN 76676

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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