Recommendation 4

We have heard serious concerns that the role of Chief Executive Officer at Skills England is too junior within the civil service hierarchy. The director- level status given to the holders of that position may limit their ability to influence those working across Government and undermine the authority they need to perform their duties effectively. Whilst the joint CEOs said the role aligns with equivalent positions in similar agencies, we believe that the Chief Executive Officers’ strategic leadership and the responsibility they have been given to oversee the Government’s national skills policies demand greater seniority. (Conclusion, Paragraph 24) 90