Government digital products chief upgraded to director general level – PublicTechnology
Following a year of significant change in its leadership top table, with a number of key tech figureheads appointed, Whitehall’s digital department has further tweaked its roster of six DGs
Digital pros not included among 5,000 Whitehall voluntary exits – PublicTechnology
Civil service and ministerial leaders have revealed details of a scheme that will shrink the size of government, but claimed that departments will be asked to protect key technical skills
Government headcount hits two-decade high – but ministers cite digital efficiency gains – PublicTechnology
As the number of officials employed by state departments grows well beyond half a million, senior government figures have suggested that headway is still being made via tech and data
Home Office seeks leader to ‘act as strategic bridge between DDaT and the wider department’ – PublicTechnology
Organisation is looking to appoint a manager at deputy director level to hold responsibilities including the realisation of a strategy covering the next five years and then creating its successor
GDS launches local government unit and cross-public sector skills hub – PublicTechnology
Government’s technology unit has reactivated its local government ambitions with the launch of a specialist new team, the work of which will be supported by a skills and careers hub
West Midlands seeks £5m partner for ‘significant digital transformation’ – PublicTechnology
The combined authority for the region including the cities of Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton and more has revealed that it intends to deliver an upgrade programme covering systems, skills and more
PAC cites skills shortfall in ‘uneven’ public sector AI adoption – PublicTechnology
The parliamentary committee has encouraged Whitehall to ensure that it is not only getting the most out of new tech, but also realising the ‘enormous’ innovation potential of frontline staff
Ex-Whitehall head honcho creates consultancy and takes on engagement with top tech firm – PublicTechnology
Government’s former most senior civil servant Simon Case has established a new venture, and his initial programmes of work will include advising the world’s foremost provider of HR software systems
Scottish Government offers digital inclusion funding – PublicTechnology
Pot of almost half a million pounds will provide up to £50,000 apiece to councils, charities and research entities in order to help promote and widen digital participation of citizens
Digital platform to enable officials to find Whitehall mentors – PublicTechnology
A new tech tool, which replaces an Excel spreadsheet, will enable departmental employees to connect with peers from across government and obtain personalised coaching sessions to support their professional development