The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is the UK’s largest government department and is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. It administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits, serving around 20 million customers.

DWP is responsible for
• understanding and dealing with the causes of poverty rather than its symptoms
• encouraging people to work and making work pay
• encouraging disabled people and those with ill health to work and be independent
• providing a decent income for people of pension age and promoting saving for retirement
• providing value for money and reducing levels of fraud and error
• reducing work-related death and serious injury in workplaces through the Health and Safety Executive

DWP is a fast paced organisation which puts leadership at the centre of its transformation journey. The majority of DWP colleagues are part of the Operational Delivery Profession (ODP) – providing customer service to DWP’s 20 million customers across the UK. ODP is a thriving, inclusive professional community that supports colleagues and encourages them to learn, develop, grow and progress in their career to reach their full potential.


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Peter Schofield

Katie Farrington

Barbara Bradley

Amanda Reynolds

Julie Blomley

Catherine Vaughan

Debbie Alder

Richard Corbridge

Sophie Dean

Katherine Green

Neil Couling

Chris North

Rich Corbridge

The Policy and Advisory team at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) develops, evaluates, and advises on policies related to welfare, pensions, and child maintenance. They work to understand the root causes of poverty, create strategies to encourage employment and independence among disabled individuals, and ensure financial security for pensioners. Key members, such as the Level 1 Knowledge and Capability Manager, Deputy Director of Fraud, Error & Debt, and Senior Policy Advisor, collaborate to provide expert guidance and drive initiatives that improve policy execution and reduce fraud and errors.

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