The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister,
has announced the appointment of David Dinsmore as the new
Director of Communications at Permanent Secretary level.
David, who is currently Chief Operating Officer of News UK, will
start the newly created role in November.
He will lead the Government Communication Service, the
professional body that oversees communications activity across
government.
The Permanent Secretary role has been created to transform how
the UK Government communicates with the public and reform the
Government Communication Service's output across all departments
and agencies.
David will be responsible for delivering the government's
communications strategy in a way that reflects the modern media
environment and the government's commitment to deliver the Plan
for Change.
He will be based in the Cabinet Office.
Cabinet Secretary, , said:
I congratulate David on his appointment as Permanent Secretary
Director of Communications. He brings years of executive
experience to the task of transforming the way we communicate
with the public.
Effective communication is one of the government's core
democratic duties. I'm confident that under David's leadership
the Government Communication Service will take advantage of the
rapidly evolving media landscape and go from strength to
strength.
Incoming Permanent Secretary Director of Communications, David
Dinsmore, said:
It is an honour to be asked to lead this important mission at
such a pivotal moment. Clear and engaging communications are
central to public trust, policy delivery, and national
resilience. The media landscape is evolving at a rapid pace,
supercharged by AI, and I look forward to helping the government
leverage the exciting opportunities in front of us.
The appointment follows an external recruitment competition
overseen by the independent Civil Service Commission.
