As a historian, academic and broadcaster, Lisa Jardine was not an obvious choice as Britain’s ringmaster of human embryo research. But as she tells Matt O’Toole, we need to take a long view of human fertility
On the day of her retirement from the Fire Service College, Gill Newton tells Ruth Keeling that Whitehall departments should keep a more watchful and protective eye on their delivery agencies
After almost 40 years in the Northern Ireland civil service, and five as its head, Sir Nigel Hamilton can reflect on an eventful career. He tells Matt O’Toole about the dark days of the past, and his future hopes
British Council chief Martin Davidson is convinced that open cultural exchange is a crucial tool in modern diplomacy. He tells Matt O’Toole about his life – and three decades of making friends abroad
As UK Sport chief executive, John Steele must get the most from the country’s elite athletes. The former rugby boss and Army officer tells Matt O’Toole about his experiences – and why he is optimistic about British sport
Mike Wardle, chief executive of the General Social Care Council, has been a public servant since the age of 18. He tells Matt O’Toole about his passion for promoting social work.
With more than 20 years experience of managing a broad range of health services, Andrea Sutcliffe tells Ruth Keeling about attracting a new generation of leaders into public service
Rick Haythornthwaite has enjoyed a tremendously diverse and eclectic career. Now chair of the Risk and Regulation Advisory Council, he tells Matt O’Toole about life at the heart of London’s business and artistic community
After a faststream civil service career and two key appointments at the Treasury, Peter Wanless has been tempted away by the opportunity to run the Big Lottery Fund. Here, he tells Matt Mercer about his time in government and his new role transforming communities and the lives of people in need.
Lesley Strathie has risen fast and high since joining the civil service as a clerical officer in 1971. Here, she tells Matt Mercer about running Jobcentre Plus and delivering welfare services to hundreds of thousands of customers
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