Workings of Whitehall: Key Players in the Policymaking Process
A dynamic seminar looking at how the Civil Service functions, how policy is made, and how to engage with Whitehall.
Please note that this is an in-person only event. Workings of Whitehall alternates between virtual and in-person with the next virtual workshop due to take place in early 2025.
Workings of Whitehall is a dynamic seminar delivered by current and former senior civil servants, giving participants the opportunity to learn about how the Civil Service functions, who the key figures in the policymaking process are, and how to engage with Whitehall.
Participants have the opportunity to learn about how policies are made, gain insights into the role of The Treasury, Cabinet Office and No. 10, understand the relationship between a Special Adviser, a Minister, and a Permanent Secretary, and learn how to engage with the Civil Service, all within the context of a General Election looming on the horizon.
This seminar is ideal for anyone new to the Civil Service, individuals new to working in public affairs or government engagement in the private or not-for-profit sector, and those interfacing with central government from other public bodies.
Sessions will cover:
- An overview of the Civil Service, The Cabinet Office and key policymakers
- A look at the policymaking process
- A policy case study with an interactive group activity
- The role of HM Treasury
- How one can engage with Whitehall
- The role of the Permanent Secretary and Special Adviser
Please direct queries to [email protected]
Confirmed Speakers
As Director of Strategy and Programmes, Tom is responsible for overseeing the WIG Events & Content team and the Membership team. The main focus is to ensure WIG continues to be the leading platform for constructive collaboration between government, industry and the not-for-profit sector. Tom originally joined as Head of Content and Events in 2017.
Before joining WIG, Tom worked across both government and industry. He ran the energy division for a commercial conference company, worked within the Department for International Trade, and developed new business for an independent TV production company that worked exclusively with not-for-profits.
Tom graduated from UCL with a BA (Hons) in History and subsequently picked up a Masters in International Security and Global Governance from Birkbeck.
Outside of WIG, Tom is a keen Tottenham Hotspur fan and spends time exercising, and walking his dog.
Olly Newton spent 12 years in the Department for Education working on policies including 14-19 diplomas, raising the participation age and finally as Head of Apprenticeship Strategy. Olly is now Executive Director of the Edge Foundation, where he oversees a programme of primary research, is lead author on all of the charity’s policy reports and runs the Edge Future Learning delivery programme for schools and colleges.
In his spare time, Olly volunteers with the Scout Association, is Enterprise Adviser for Firth Park Academy and supports community theatre in Sheffield.
Tickets
Member Early Bird Ticket: £250 + VAT (until Friday 3 August)
Member Ticket: £350 + VAT
Non-Member Early Bird Ticket: £400 + VAT (until Friday 3 August)
Non-Member Ticket: £500 + VAT
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Event places are non-transferable, but colleagues are welcome to register via our website or email us at [email protected]