First Civil Service Commissioner candidate open session

The Civil Service Commission will be holding a First Civil Service Commissioner candidate open session hosted by the current First Civil Service Commissioner, Baroness Gisela Stuart on the 10 September at 14:00-14:45 on Microsoft Teams. Please find the meeting link:

First Civil Service Commissioner candidate open session | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams 

You’ll have the opportunity to hear directly from the incumbent First Civil Service Commissioner about the role, followed by a Q&A. If you would prefer to join anonymously, open the meeting link in your browser and set your screen name to ‘Anonymous’ with your camera and microphone off. 

The Cabinet Office is recruiting a new independent First Civil Service Commissioner to lead the Commission’s board, serve as its public face, and set its strategic direction. The successful applicant will lead policy development and regulatory decision-making, personally chair recruitment competitions for the most senior Civil Service roles, and Chair the Commission’s governance committees and panels, which include, the Commission’s Board, Joint Operations Committee, and Business Appointment Rules panel. 

This is a part-time appointment requiring a commitment of three days per week. The Commission supports flexible working arrangements.

To find more information about the role, please look at the application pack. The closing date is 15 September 2026.