Number of civil servants in the North West - over 55,000
Number of departments and agencies in the North West - 38
The North West covers all the major cities and towns in the five counties of North West England; Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Merseyside.
Our CS Local team delivers cross departmental induction, leadership academies and learning/networking events. The blog page below will show you the latest events open for booking.
We also run cross departmental networks for those who work in, or are passionate about, continuous improvement; wellbeing; environmental issues; diversity & inclusion; social mobility; learning & development; SCS. If you wish to join one of the networks, please email the team mailbox.
The North West of England CS Local Team are Alan Murphy, Diane Coates, Fiona Gilbert and Tom Howarth
Team mailbox - cslocalnw@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Civil Service Local North West held celebration events to thank the volunteers whose hard work and enthusiasm has made the citizen focussed projects so successful. Mandy Morris, from HM Courts and Tribunals Service, took part in the Going Forward project at Hindley Green prison and went to one of the events, where she swapped stories and reminisced about how she had made a difference.
Would you like to improve your skills and competencies while helping to raise the aspirations of school children? Applications are open now for the next phase of our Inspiring Young People project, which aims to give students practical advice to help prepare them for the world of work, while providing Civil Servants with a valuable opportunity to develop themselves.
How to improve a team’s performance is one of the key concerns of any manager. Paul Brown led a discovery session on how to drive high-performing teams, and his candid, relaxed style found favour with an engaged audience in Birkenhead . . .
How about having a fun night out while raising money for a good cause? Civil Service Local is holding its first charity race night, in aid of Trinity hospice in Blackpool.
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I arrived at the Academy. I hadn’t been that keen to go, but my HEO told me it would be good for me and said I should apply. I’m so glad I had that push.
I'd been stuck in a rut and felt that I needed something to boost my enthusiasm, so when I saw the invitation to apply for the Civil Service Local North West Academy, I jumped at the chance. I thought that spending 4 days at the Academy would be a break from the stress of my normal civil service life, and it might help to refresh my motivation. Little did I know what would happen when I broke out of my bubble.
The next Reserves Experience in fast approaching - Thursday 15 October. Book your place now and come to Manchester Town Hall. This exciting experience will show you how the skills and experience you gain in the Reserves can benefit your career
As civil servants we often view the role of the Civil Service through the lens of experience. We know that what we do improves the lives of our citizens - but do they know that? We teamed up with journalism students from Liverpool City College so they can cover events on our behalf while adding to their portfolio of work. These aspiring young journalists have a keen eye and a different perspective. Do they see what we see? Student Liam Bulloch had his first brush with civil servants when he attended the North West Academy.
Application forms for our popular Higher Apprenticeship qualifications are available now for our October and November intake.
Congratulations to Beccy Purcell and Melanie Banks on being shortlisted for the 2015 Civil Service Awards.
Academy week reached its peak on Thursday 24th September as our teams of cross-government delegates faced up to a "Dragon's Den" style challenge, pitching their project ideas to a team of senior leaders. Our Academy blogger, Beccy Purcell has been …
Day 2 of our 2015 Academy and here are Beccy Purcell's thoughts so far.
For the next 3 days we'll bring you up to date news from our 2015 Academy.
I had a very busy day at Civil Service Live in Manchester. It was also enlightening, worthwhile and empowering. As expected, I left with a big list of things to do, but I made plenty of new contacts to help me achieve them so I'm hopeful about the future.
Devolution is a word that’s bandied about frequently, but how much do we really know about it? A pilot for a new discovery session about devolution revealed some of the answers.
If you're thinking about getting involved in Civil Service Local then find out what's on offer and who to contact . . .
Places are still available for this year’s Apprenticeship in Leadership and Management, and you can sign up at Civil Service Live. The 12-month programme is a university level, formally-accredited and recognised qualification.
The team behind a cross-government e-magazine want your help to promote collaborative working among civil servants in the north west of Engalnd. Will you share your experiences of Civil Service reform and how it has developed staff and promoted cross-government working.
If you have thought about getting involved in Civil Service Local then find out what's on offer and who to contact . . .
Volunteers from the Food Standards Agency organise a hog roast for St Catherine's Hospice in Preston.
