The Cabinet Secretary has announced the appointment of to the new role of Second
Permanent Secretary Head of Mission Delivery Unit at the Cabinet
Office. The appointment has been made with the approval of the
Prime Minister.
This role will lead the Unit in implementing Mission-led
Government across the Civil Service and advise the Prime Minister
and the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on delivery of the
five missions and six First Steps.
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, the Rt. Hon. , said:
I am delighted to see bring her extensive
experience to this role. I look forward to working with her to
deliver our plan for mission-driven government.
The Cabinet Secretary, , said:
I would like to congratulate Clara on her appointment. Clara
brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles including
as the Director General for Global and Public Health at the
Department for Health and Social Care. Prior to this, she led the
DHSC's Covid-19 response working closely with the Government
Chief Medical Officer and across government. I'd like to wish
Clara every success in her new role.
Clara will take up her new post in September.
The appointment follows a Civil Service wide recruitment
competition overseen by the Civil Service Commission.
