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  • The 3 Lessons You Need to Learn About the Civil Service

    By Harry Phinda, former civil servant in the Cabinet Office & Home Office Last month, I had the opportunity to share some of my experiences as a former Policy Advisor in government with prospective and current civil servants. Having navigated the Civil Service myself, I know firsthand how challenging the journey can be. Here are…

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  • How to Succeed in the Civil Service: Fiona Reynolds’ Journey

    Fiona Reynolds, Deputy Regional Director – Office of Health Improvement and Disparities Who are you and how long have you been a civil servant? My name is Fiona Reynolds and I’m Deputy Regional Director with the Office of Health Improvement and Disparities (part of DHSC). I’ve been with the Civil Service since 2020 and prior…

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