Deputy Director, Policy

Kate Starkey

Biography

Kate joined UK Government in Wales in June 2019 with her job-share partner, Louise Parry. Kate came to the department from the Constitution Group in Cabinet Office where she worked on parliamentary, election and lobbying policy and legislation. Before that, Kate held other positions in Whitehall, including in the Economic and Domestic Secretariat (EDS) in Cabinet Office, the Department for Education, the Department for Business, Enterprise and Industrial Strategy and HM Treasury.

Deputy Director, Policy

The Deputy Director, Policy, is responsible for:

  • advising ministers on policy matters that are relevant to Wales
  • communicating and promoting a wider understanding of UK Government policies in Wales
  • running the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales effectively and efficiently

The role of the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales’ Management Board is to:

  • give collective and effective leadership to the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales and set its corporate direction and capability standards, informed by ministers’ aims, objectives and priorities
  • oversee the delivery of ministers’ objectives and priorities, as set out in the business plan, and the management of the key associated risks
  • ensure prudent and effective management of the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales’ financial resources and assets
  • agree and maintain a transparent and robust system of internal controls
  • lead and oversee the process of change and efficiency savings
  • lead collectively the management and development of Office of the Secretary of State for Wales civil servants

Office of the Secretary of State for Wales