Breakfast Briefing

Breakfast Briefing with Sir Peter Schofield KCB, Permanent Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions

We are delighted to welcome Peter Schofield, Permanent Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions, for this Breakfast Briefing to share insights into his role. Peter will provide unique insight into leading the UK’s biggest public service department.

Date & time

01 Jul 2025

08:00 - 10:00

Attendance type

Hybrid (Online and In Person)

Where

Central London and Virtual

Price

Free

Theme(s)

Economic growth and prosperity

Skills and education

When registering for this event you can choose whether you would prefer to attend in-person or virtually. Please note in-person capacity is limited, and any members we are unable to accommodate face-to-face will be offered the opportunity to join virtually. The livestream will run from 08:30- 09:30.

Join us for an exclusive Breakfast Briefing with Sir Peter Schofield, where we’ll explore the future of operational delivery across the Civil Service. Sir Peter Schofield, Permanent Secretary at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), leads the UK’s largest public service department, responsible for delivering welfare, pensions, and employment services to millions of people. He has also served as Head of the Operational Delivery Profession since 2022.
 
This Breakfast Briefing offers a valuable opportunity to hear directly from Sir Peter about his leadership of the Operational Delivery Profession, the evolving challenges facing front-line service delivery, and the critical role of cross-sector collaboration in improving outcomes. He will also reflect on how DWP and the profession are aligning with UK Government priorities, including the Plan for Change, while embracing innovation to strengthen operational effectiveness and enhance public service delivery.
By attending this event, you will:
  • Learn how DWP is leveraging data, digital tools, and emerging technologies to improve service efficiency and explore where cross-sector collaboration can accelerate innovation
  • Hear how a major department like DWP adapts to a changing policy landscape while maintaining delivery at scale
  • Deepen your understanding of operational leadership and the capabilities needed to deliver high-quality services in a fast-evolving environment
  • Connect with peers and professionals from across sectors who are shaping the future of public service delivery

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Date & time

01 Jul 2025

08:00 - 10:00

Attendance type

Hybrid (Online and In Person)

Where

Central London and Virtual

Price

Free

Theme(s)

Economic growth and prosperity

Skills and education

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