Graham Archer

Biography

Graham Archer served as Interim Director General at the Department for Education from November 2022 to October 2023. He was in charge of Families Group from May to October 2023, and Strategy Group from November 2022 to May 2023.

Prior to this he was Director for Disadvantage, International and Sustainability, from April 2022 to November 2022.

Graham’s previous roles include:

  • Director General for Education Recovery
  • Director for Qualifications and Curriculum
  • director roles in children’s social care
  • senior roles on:
    • system delivery and accountability
    • early years and childcare
    • leadership development and HR

Previous roles in government

  • Interim Director General, Families
  • Interim Director General, Strategy