civil servant

Example Sentences

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The frontrunner to become the country's most senior civil servant was spoken to about her management and leadership style after an inquiry into a complaint against her.

From BBC

Larry's fans can relax though: he is considered a permanent civil servant, which means he gets to stay at Downing Street for good.

From Barron's

It's a matter of public record, from the second most senior civil servant in the country during the pandemic, that a lack of women in the room affected the decisions taken during an emergency.

From BBC

There is precedent for prime ministers firing senior civil servants who are not seen as being on board with their programme.

From BBC

Bosses at embattled Capita have apologised for the saga which has left thousands of retired civil servants without pension payments.

From BBC