@Defragovuk Permanent Secretary. Defra Race Sponsor. Senior Sponsor of Civil Service Jewish Network. Head of Cross Government Policy Profession. Tweets my own.
Joined March 2019
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Tamara Finkelstein retweeted
23 Dec 2024
As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on our achievements for nature recovery.
Thank you to our staff, volunteers and partners who have worked incredibly hard to protect and restore our natural world, for people and planet.
Watch our #2024Highlights.
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Tamara Finkelstein retweeted
16 Dec 2024
Tremendous news. The men who saved my mother’s life.
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Tamara Finkelstein retweeted
4 Dec 2024
.@DefraGovUK is looking for a new Chief Scientific Adviser to lead on science advice for the Department. More information about this exciting role here: gov.uk/government/news/were-…
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Tamara Finkelstein retweeted
19 Sep 2024
“I got so much from my Policy Fellowship… it really helped me solve a particular knotty policy challenge”. Our #PolicyFellowships offer a fresh perspective, using engineering and systems thinking to tackle complex problems and design resilient solutions. Find out more and apply now: raeng.org.uk/policyfellowshi…
ALT A background photo showing individuals engaging in conversation. Promotional text for Policy Fellowships, with applications deadline on 18 November.
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We've had a busy second day at the Westmorland County Show.
Earlier this afternoon, NFU Deputy President @DavidatWestons and members met with @DefraGovUK's Farming and Countryside Director @JanetHughes and Permanent Secretary Tamara Finkelstein and the @Ruralpay to discuss SFI.
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Tamara Finkelstein retweeted
8 Sep 2024
REMINDER -- #G2GPresents: The Story Of Mirjam Finkelstein.
📅 Monday 21 October, 2024
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⏰ 7:30 PM
🎟️ Free. To reserve your spot: generation2generation.org.uk…
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Tamara Finkelstein retweeted
5 Sep 2024
🚨 Exciting opportunity! 🚨 The Defra Board are looking for at least two new Non-Executive Directors. If you have strategic thinking, public sector insight, and the ability to analyse complex issues, apply by 7 October. Help Defra shape the future! apply-for-public-appointment… #Defra
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Tamara Finkelstein retweeted
5 Sep 2024
BREAKING: The new Government is cracking down on polluting water bosses.
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6 Aug 2024
Really interested in views on my assertion that we are not well served any more by the idea of the civil service generalist, that it gets in the way of raising our professional capability and commitment to continuous professional development - so we deliver better for citizens
6 Aug 2024
In our latest article, Tamara Finkelstein, head of the Government’s policy profession asks whether we should - at last - call time on the ubiquitous civil service “generalist”.
You can read more here👇
@TamFinkelstein @PolicyProfUK
heywoodquarterly.com/the-end…
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Tamara Finkelstein retweeted
1 Aug 2024
Thank you to the 200 representatives from the environment, animal welfare, water, food and rural sectors who joined us yesterday as @SteveReedMP set out our plans.
Together we can nurture our countryside, restore nature, and build our rural economies.
ALT Secretary of state talking to singer, Will Young, by a greenhouse.
ALT Group of people talking at an event
ALT Secretary of State in conversation with British Retail Consortium CEO.
ALT Secretary of State on stage doing a speech to a group of stakeholders
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Tamara Finkelstein retweeted
16 Jul 2024
A lot can happen in a week.
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Tamara Finkelstein retweeted
11 Jul 2024
BREAKING: Following talks with water bosses, the Secretary of State @SteveReedMP sets out his first steps for cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas.
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9 Jul 2024
Many congratulations. Looking forward to working with you
9 Jul 2024
Emma Hardy MP has been appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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8 Jul 2024
Delighted to welcome @DanielZeichner to @DefraGovUK. Looking forward to working with you.
8 Jul 2024
Daniel Zeichner MP @DanielZeichner has been appointed Minister of State in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
ALT Image of Daniel Zeichner MP, with text announcing his appointment as Minister of State in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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6 Jul 2024
On behalf of everyone at @DefraGovUK, I'm delighted to welcome Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs @SteveReedMP Steve Reed.
Many congratulations. We look forward to working with you.
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Tamara Finkelstein retweeted
5 Jul 2024
Steve Reed OBE MP @SteveReedMP has been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs @DefraGovUK.
ALT Steve Reed OBE MP appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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Tamara Finkelstein retweeted
11 Jun 2024
We are delighted to announce that the Heywood Quarterly’s initial Election Series of articles is now live! You can read all the articles here 👇
heywoodquarterly.com/
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Tamara Finkelstein retweeted
1 Jun 2024
We are delighted to announce the imminent launch of the Heywood Quarterly! This will build on the Heritage of the Civil Service Quarterly - founded by Jeremy Heywood - to share best practice in public sector policy development and implementation.
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Tamara Finkelstein retweeted
16 May 2024
What an awesome panel I got to Chair discussing Strengthening Animal Health Systems which is critical to minimising #AMR @royalsociety @UKAMREnvoy event.
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2 May 2024
Thank you @WWTLondon team for a great morning. These wetlands are an incredible habitat and public space set in an urban landscape. Looking forward to further partnership working to meet ambitious goals on biodiversity and access to green spaces
2 May 2024
Thank you @TamFinkelstein and @DefraGovUK colleagues for visiting @WWTLondon to discuss how using sound science, forging partnerships & inspiring connections & action can create pathways to wetland restoration and turn the dial on biodiversity loss and build climate resilience.
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