Barton, Philip - Permanent Under-Secretary, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - CSC Business Appointment advice

Sir Philip Barton KCMG OBE left his role at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in February 2025.

Trustee, Heywood Foundation

Sir Philip sought sought the Commission's advice about taking up an appointment with the Heywood Foundation. The letter containing the Commission's consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in December 2025; and the appointment was taken up in January 2026. An accessible version of the letter is available here.