Independent statutory regulator of recruitment into the Civil Service. Also provides BARs advice to senior civil servants and special advisers on exit.

Joined February 2014
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As part of the Commission’s new responsibilities, we’re undertaking a review of the Business Appointments Rules for civil servants and special advisers. We’ve opened a public consultation: bit.ly/49CsYji Please send us your views before 1 July.

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Our consultation on the Business Appointments Rules for civil servants and special advisers is open until 1st July. Find out more: bit.ly/4euYRNj #exits #governmentjobs civilserviceworld.com/profes…

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We hosted an open online event exploring the opportunities and benefits of movement between #local and regional governments and the #CivilService.  You can read our blog: bit.ly/4dfwiSm We’d like to say a big thank you to our panel and everyone who joined us online.
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You can find out more about our review on our website: civilservicecommission.indep…

The Civil Service Commission has launched a review into the application of rules governing the post-government jobs that can be taken on by the most senior civil servants and special advisers. Story ⬇️ publictechnology.net/2026/04…
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Sign up for our free webinar on moving between local and central government - 2 til 3pm on 29th April 2026: bit.ly/47Wb760 Come and hear what our panel has to say on the benefits of making the move and how to make it work in practice. #localgovjobs #CivilServicejobs
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Sign up for our free webinar on moving between local and central government - 2 til 3pm on 29th April 2026: bit.ly/47Wb760 Come and hear what our panel has to say on the benefits of making the move and how to make it work in practice. #localgovjobs #CivilServicejobs
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Join us for our free webinar from 2 - 3 pm on 29 April about the benefits of people moving between local and central government and how to make greater movement possible. Find out more and sign up: bit.ly/4mJtAJ6 #publicsector #skills #localgov #civilservicejobs
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Advising on exits - improving the business appointments process. The Commission has started its review of the BARs process and initial audit of cases handled by departments. Find out more: civilservicecommission.indep… #CivilService #BARs
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Sign up for our free webinar on moving between local and central government - 2 til 3pm on 29th April 2026: bit.ly/47Wb760 Come and hear what our panel has to say on the benefits of making the move and how to make it work in practice. #localgovjobs #CivilServicejobs
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Want to find out more how you could share your skills and experience between central and local government? Join our free online event 2 - 3 pm on 29 April ‘How can effective interchange between central and local government be enhanced?’  Sign up here: bit.ly/4uC3zyW
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How can effective interchange between central and #localgovernment be enhanced?  Join our free online event 29 April 2026 from 2-3pm. Find out more and sign up: bit.ly/3Nh5IiR #civilservice #localgov #GovXchange #PublicSector
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Want to find out more how you could share your skills and experience between central and local government? Join our free online event 2 - 3 pm on 29 April ‘How can effective interchange between central and local government be enhanced?’  Sign up here: bit.ly/4uC3zyW
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In our latest blog we look at the progress departments have made on implementing the set of recommendations we made following our review of #civilservice appointments made by exception: bit.ly/4l4yyz7 #regulator #civilservicejobs

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Baroness @GiselaStuart, First Civil Service Commissioner, has written to the Minister for the @cabinetofficeuk to provide her quarterly report on the Civil Service Commission's application of the government’s Business Appointment Rules: bit.ly/4qZqCkf

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New blog: ‘Our aim was to ensure that training was not only informative, but genuinely supported departments in applying the Recruitment Principles effectively and consistently, promoting good practice and preventing breaches before they occur.’ bit.ly/4cCujbT

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Find out more and how to sign up ⬇️ civilservicecommission.indep…

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Part one of tomorrow's evidence session will focus on the @CivServComm. We will question Baroness Stuart on the work it is doing to promote and maintain the highest standards within the Civil Service. Tuesday 27 January, 10am 🕙
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The First Civil Service Commissioner @GiselaStuart is on @BBCRadio4 Westminster Hour tonight talking about the work of the Commission, regulating appointment into the #CivilService and helping to bring in the skills needed to deliver for the country: bit.ly/4rbJrRJ

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