Event agenda
3rd March 2022
09.30 | Welcome & introduction to the conference Margaret Haig, Vice President, FDA |
09.40 | Permanent Secretary opening address Bernadette Kelly, Permanent Secretary, Department for Transport and Civil Service; Social Mobility Champion |
10.15 | Comfort break |
10.30 | What do Ministers expect from their SCS? Understand what Ministers require from their SCS. Rt Hon Lord Lansley CBE, Secretary of State for Health, 2010-12 & Leader of the House 2012-14 |
11.10 | Comfort Break |
11.30 | Preparing for the SCS Success Profile selection You've decided you're ready for the challenge and want a leadership role in the SCS. In this practical and interactive session, you will discover what it will take to make the most of your application using the new Success Profile process. Richard Hillsdon, Dods Facilitator and Selection Lead |
12.30 | Lunch |
13.30 | Making the most of your Application and Interview Performance You want to take the next step but now face the sift/interview accessment stages based on Success Profile elements. In this second practical and interactive session, you will review your approach, lessons from the past, and what influences panels. Richard Hillsdon, Dods Facilitator and Selection Lead |
14.30 | Comfort break |
14.45 | Personal perspectives - my route into the SCS An SCS panel look back on and answer questions about their open experience of gaining entry to the SCS & discuss what life is like now they are there. Sadeea Magee, HR Deputy Director – Reward, ER and Change, Home Office Catherine McMeeken, Deputy Director of Leadership, Culture and Wellbeing for Health and Social Care, Scottish Government Dr Nicky Guy, Deputy Director – Culture, Welsh Government |
16.00 | Chair's closing remarks & conference close Margaret Haig, Vice President, FDA |