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The Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Scottish Government, Joe Griffin since April 2025. RTs do not indicate endorsement.
Joined July 2012
First Minister @JohnSwinney has welcomed Joe Griffin as the new Permanent Secretary starting in April. The First Minister thanked departing @PermSecScot JP Marks for his devoted public service. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/n531HMhLa6
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🗨️ Last month, MSYPs and MCPs from @Creative_Voices held our Annual Executive Meeting with Children and Young People 🗣️ This is a chance for young people to speak with senior civil servants in @ScotGov about what issues matter most to them ⬇️ Read more:
syp.org.uk
Seven Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament joined Members of the Children’s Parliament in raising the voices of their peers to the Scottish Government’s Executive Team. The ‘Executive Takeover’...
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First Minister @JohnSwinney has spoken following his first meeting with the new UK Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer. He committed the @ScotGov to working constructively with the new @GOVUK to build a better Scotland. ⬇️
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First Minister @HumzaYousaf signed the @HolocaustUK Book of Commitment after a service in memory of all Jewish and other innocent people murdered and persecuted during the Holocaust. The event also included survivor testimonies from Rwandan and Bosnian genocides.
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Thank you to the First Minister and everyone else who gave their #FestiveDonation today. Your donations across the whole festive period have been vital so thank you on behalf of patients across Scotland who will receive your gift. ❤️💙 https://t.co/FjkS2aOwui 📞0345 90 90 999
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Tackling poverty and protecting people from harm is one of three critical missions for the Scottish Government. Could you help play a key role in tackling poverty in Scotland? Find out more ⬇️
Scottish Ministers wish to appoint up to eight new members to the Poverty and Inequality Commission. The Commission plays an important role in this by providing independent expert advice to Ministers on how to reduce poverty and inequality. To apply, see https://t.co/1l20SPwORu
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Scottish Youth Parliament @OfficialSYP takeover session at @scotgov exec team today. Learned a lot & much to reflect on. Particularly helpful @UNCRC training session afterwards. Thanks to @molliemsyp & the SYC
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📣 This afternoon, MSYPs gathered at @ScotGov HQ at St Andrew's House in Edinburgh for our annual #ExecutiveTakeover 🗣️ The event allows young people to engage directly with Scotland's most senior civil servants 🤝 Thanks to @PermSecScot and the Directors-General for hosting us
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Delighted to welcome @PermSecScot JP Marks & Director General Communities @Louisemac to @YoungScot today to meet with our amazing youth volunteers to hear directly about the issues & opportunities for young people in Scotland 📢
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This is so lovely.
I have lodged a parliamentary motion recognising the work of highly respected civil servant, Marion Gibbs, who sadly passed away nine months ago. Marion’s work in tackling homelessness & boosting equality was legendary & I know that she is sorely missed by many.
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First Minister @HumzaYousaf announced this year’s Programme for Government to @ScotParl. @scotgov’s Programme for Government sets out the actions we will take to: 🔵 Reduce poverty 🔵 Promote fair and green growth 🔵 Improve public services Thread: Find out more ⬇️ #ScotPfG
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His Majesty King Charles III was presented with the Honours of Scotland today at St Giles’ Cathedral. This followed a People’s Procession and Royal Procession on the Royal Mile. A 21-Gun Salute and flypast by the Red Arrows also took place.
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Would you like to join the leadership team of the Scottish Government? We have a rare opportunity for a senior and experienced leader to join us in a pivotal position, as Director General - Education and Justice. Find out more at https://t.co/TXak6yr9rv
#SeniorCivilService
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Landmark justice reforms have been published today. The Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill puts victims and witnesses at the heart of the justice system. Watch Justice Secretary @AConstance23 discuss the Bill. Find out more https://t.co/urkghrsarw
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Excellent day with @PermSecScot and @scotgov Director General Net Zero at Glenfalloch Estate considering holistic land management and the importance of land use change to deliver net zero and nature recovery.
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Equality, opportunity, community. First Minister @HumzaYousaf has outlined the 3 missions his government will deliver on in the next 3 years. Find out more about them and how this government will deliver a fresh start for Scotland at https://t.co/I2YdASMdpG
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A career in the Civil Service is open to everyone. We are looking for graduates from all backgrounds to join our 2023 development programme. We’ll provide the investment and opportunities you need to meet your full potential. Find out more and apply: https://t.co/jmH2kgng6J
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Applications are now open for our 2023 Graduate Development Programme. Take your first step towards an exciting career in public services. Apply online at: https://t.co/jmH2kgng6J
#SGGDP2023 #GradRoles
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