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Public appointments

A public appointment is an appointment to the board of a public body or to a government committee. Around 18,500 men and women hold a public appointment. They come from all backgrounds, every walk of life and every part of the UK

What are public appointments?

Find out more about public bodies and public appointments, about what public appointees do and about the benefits of holding an appointment

Who holds public appointments - case studies

Public appointments are open to everyone. Read the case studies for examples of people who hold public appointments

Applying for a public appointment

Find out more about the application process, what appointments are currently available and how the appointment process is monitored and regulated

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Search for current vacancies on the boards of UK public bodies and on government committees

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