Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 4
4
Deferred
Skills England Chief Executive Officer role is too junior, limiting influence across government.
Conclusion
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
Government response summary AI-generated
The government states that the effectiveness of Skills England's leadership structure will be considered as part of a broader review of the agency, which was previously committed to within 18-24 months of its establishment.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 9 December 2025. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗