Nick Kimber
@nick80.bsky.social
Director of Public Service Reform at Cabinet Office. Seconded from Camden Council. Was a Policy Fellow at IIPP @ UCL; Policy Associate at Future Governance Forum
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We’d love people’s input to this! 👇 Where are the UK public sector reformers?
Help map the movement so that we can work out together how best to support it.
Grateful for RTs
Help map the movement so that we can work out together how best to support it.
Grateful for RTs
Where are the public sector reformers? Can you help us find them?
At @kinship.works, we thought we'd try to map the different public sector reform 'tribes' & where to find them (orgs, events, networks/communities, online spaces, newsletters/publications/podcasts etc) - but we need your help!
At @kinship.works, we thought we'd try to map the different public sector reform 'tribes' & where to find them (orgs, events, networks/communities, online spaces, newsletters/publications/podcasts etc) - but we need your help!
October 31, 2025 at 12:56 PM
We’d love people’s input to this! 👇 Where are the UK public sector reformers?
Help map the movement so that we can work out together how best to support it.
Grateful for RTs
Help map the movement so that we can work out together how best to support it.
Grateful for RTs
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Seeing like a place. A weekend share of this. Some reflections from great summit on child poverty last week. More local approaches can be more intelligent and intentional, but can they rise to the gravity of the political moment?
medium.com/@jamestplunk...
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Seeing like a place
Place-based work can be smarter and less bureaucratic, but can it rise to the political moment?
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June 28, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Seeing like a place. A weekend share of this. Some reflections from great summit on child poverty last week. More local approaches can be more intelligent and intentional, but can they rise to the gravity of the political moment?
medium.com/@jamestplunk...
medium.com/@jamestplunk...
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📆 Join us online on 17 July, for a live discussion with the framework’s authors @danhonig.bsky.social and @jamestplunkett.bsky.social to discover how to successfully implement mission-driven approaches.
🎟️ Register now: bit.ly/4k2IhUK
🎟️ Register now: bit.ly/4k2IhUK
June 20, 2025 at 8:44 AM
📆 Join us online on 17 July, for a live discussion with the framework’s authors @danhonig.bsky.social and @jamestplunkett.bsky.social to discover how to successfully implement mission-driven approaches.
🎟️ Register now: bit.ly/4k2IhUK
🎟️ Register now: bit.ly/4k2IhUK
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New thing klaxon! How do you know if your organisation is mission-driven? Today we’re releasing a mission maturity framework I’ve co-authored with @danhonig.bsky.social and Vinuri Dissanaya at Georgetown Better Government Lab in collaboration with Nesta. Link: www.nesta.org.uk/report/on-mi.... 1/n
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June 20, 2025 at 8:02 AM
New thing klaxon! How do you know if your organisation is mission-driven? Today we’re releasing a mission maturity framework I’ve co-authored with @danhonig.bsky.social and Vinuri Dissanaya at Georgetown Better Government Lab in collaboration with Nesta. Link: www.nesta.org.uk/report/on-mi.... 1/n
www.linkedin.com/company/publ... been meaning to cross post this on here. First PSR newsletter! Please share @pollymackenzie.bsky.social @simonparker.bsky.social @jesstud.bsky.social @jamestplunkett.bsky.social
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June 21, 2025 at 7:53 AM
www.linkedin.com/company/publ... been meaning to cross post this on here. First PSR newsletter! Please share @pollymackenzie.bsky.social @simonparker.bsky.social @jesstud.bsky.social @jamestplunkett.bsky.social
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🌠 @georgiagould.bsky.social’s keynote was a real highlight of #StrongerThings 2025.
She spoke about her determination to create sustainable change.
And about building a movement for public service reform – Test, Learn and Grow.
She spoke about her determination to create sustainable change.
And about building a movement for public service reform – Test, Learn and Grow.
June 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🌠 @georgiagould.bsky.social’s keynote was a real highlight of #StrongerThings 2025.
She spoke about her determination to create sustainable change.
And about building a movement for public service reform – Test, Learn and Grow.
She spoke about her determination to create sustainable change.
And about building a movement for public service reform – Test, Learn and Grow.
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The Cabinet Office Test, Learn and Grow team are hiring 11 roles across product, delivery management, data analysis and design. Come work with us on public sector reform! www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cg...
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March 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The Cabinet Office Test, Learn and Grow team are hiring 11 roles across product, delivery management, data analysis and design. Come work with us on public sector reform! www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cg...
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Really welcome Pat McFadden's speech on taking a more agile 'test & learn' approach to public service responses to complex social challenges
At @neweconomics.bsky.social, we've written about how this model could be applied to improving employment support for ill & disabled people... 🧵
At @neweconomics.bsky.social, we've written about how this model could be applied to improving employment support for ill & disabled people... 🧵
December 10, 2024 at 10:38 AM
Really welcome Pat McFadden's speech on taking a more agile 'test & learn' approach to public service responses to complex social challenges
At @neweconomics.bsky.social, we've written about how this model could be applied to improving employment support for ill & disabled people... 🧵
At @neweconomics.bsky.social, we've written about how this model could be applied to improving employment support for ill & disabled people... 🧵
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I've just watched back the Pat McFadden speech about "test & learn" - here's the full transcript which is worth a proper read. Some of the early headlines weren't helpful IMO, but overall I'm very optimistic 🧵 www.gov.uk/government/s...
Reform of the state has to deliver for people
Speech on reforming the public sector delivered by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Pat McFadden at University College London, Stratford.
www.gov.uk
December 9, 2024 at 8:17 PM
I've just watched back the Pat McFadden speech about "test & learn" - here's the full transcript which is worth a proper read. Some of the early headlines weren't helpful IMO, but overall I'm very optimistic 🧵 www.gov.uk/government/s...
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This morning, we’re in UCL East watching Chancellor the Duchy Pat McFadden announce the government’s new ‘test-and-learn’ approach to public service delivery.
We’ll be tweeting along and offering our key takeaways - read on 🧵
@uclpolicylab.bsky.social
We’ll be tweeting along and offering our key takeaways - read on 🧵
@uclpolicylab.bsky.social
December 9, 2024 at 10:14 AM
This morning, we’re in UCL East watching Chancellor the Duchy Pat McFadden announce the government’s new ‘test-and-learn’ approach to public service delivery.
We’ll be tweeting along and offering our key takeaways - read on 🧵
@uclpolicylab.bsky.social
We’ll be tweeting along and offering our key takeaways - read on 🧵
@uclpolicylab.bsky.social
Wise words from James as ever. Particularly on the language required to do this work and communicate it to a variety of different audiences
Went to the speech this morning. A few thoughts. TL;DR - I thought it was really good, but of course lots of tricky challenges to work through. 🧵
I know people will be irked by the word ‘start-up’ here but I do think this is a meaningful step in the right direction. The basic principles they’re gesturing to must be right. 1/n
December 9, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Wise words from James as ever. Particularly on the language required to do this work and communicate it to a variety of different audiences
Just wow
The packages that arrive for me have shown that I have become a cliché of myself.
December 6, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Just wow
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio... an everyday story of local government
‘It’s the opposite of Trump’s agenda’: Parks and Recreation’s Jim O’Heir on the show’s legacy
As the ex-president returns, the masterly comedy about local government can feel like a fantasy. But its message is more relevant than ever
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November 17, 2024 at 6:14 PM
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio... an everyday story of local government
shorturl.at/ANWU9 leading Central London Forward is an important job and I’ve loved working with - and occasionally for - them over the years @joedromey.bsky.social has done a fab job of it. If you’ve the drive to help make London’s economy a more inclusive one then it’s well worth checking out
Director - London (Central), London (Greater) job with Central London Forward | 185835
We work together to support inclusive and sustainable growth.
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November 17, 2024 at 3:39 PM
shorturl.at/ANWU9 leading Central London Forward is an important job and I’ve loved working with - and occasionally for - them over the years @joedromey.bsky.social has done a fab job of it. If you’ve the drive to help make London’s economy a more inclusive one then it’s well worth checking out
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Did this social work starter pack less than a week ago and it's already tripled in size. Lots of lovely people doing interesting things in the social work world. Shout me if you'd like an add!
Looks like the social work crew are starting to arrive on here, so I've had a first go at making a starter pack. Let me know if you want adding on, plenty of room for everyone! go.bsky.app/56PBom2
November 17, 2024 at 9:02 AM
Did this social work starter pack less than a week ago and it's already tripled in size. Lots of lovely people doing interesting things in the social work world. Shout me if you'd like an add!
Starting a new role as Director of Public Service reform within Cabinet Office. Haven’t figured out how to use this place properly for work yet (especially so in an HMG job) but I am at least here so get in touch if you want to get some stuff done. Most of you know how to reach me!
November 13, 2024 at 7:39 AM
Starting a new role as Director of Public Service reform within Cabinet Office. Haven’t figured out how to use this place properly for work yet (especially so in an HMG job) but I am at least here so get in touch if you want to get some stuff done. Most of you know how to reach me!
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How can we transform public service design and delivery by focusing on the power of human relationships?
We talked to @nick80.bsky.social and Osian Jones about the work being done at Camden Council to build a new relational approach to public services. www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
We talked to @nick80.bsky.social and Osian Jones about the work being done at Camden Council to build a new relational approach to public services. www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
A radical invitation to collaborate
How can we transform public service design and delivery by focusing on the power of human relationships? We talked to Nick Kimber and Osian Jones of London Borough of Camden to explore how they are ch...
www.ucl.ac.uk
November 12, 2024 at 8:44 AM
How can we transform public service design and delivery by focusing on the power of human relationships?
We talked to @nick80.bsky.social and Osian Jones about the work being done at Camden Council to build a new relational approach to public services. www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
We talked to @nick80.bsky.social and Osian Jones about the work being done at Camden Council to build a new relational approach to public services. www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
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NEW: Sure Start, the national programme which provided universal, holistic support during the early years, significantly reduced serious youth crime.
Read our new report, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, on children’s behaviour, youth offending and social care contacts: https://buff.ly/4eSRptk
Read our new report, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, on children’s behaviour, youth offending and social care contacts: https://buff.ly/4eSRptk
October 23, 2024 at 6:31 AM
NEW: Sure Start, the national programme which provided universal, holistic support during the early years, significantly reduced serious youth crime.
Read our new report, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, on children’s behaviour, youth offending and social care contacts: https://buff.ly/4eSRptk
Read our new report, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, on children’s behaviour, youth offending and social care contacts: https://buff.ly/4eSRptk
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Really looking forward to this on Wednesday. Among other things, we'll be chatting about digital public infrastructure and the design approaches needed for next generation public services
Join @richardpope.org and Emer Coleman, formerly of the Government Digital Service as they discuss Richard’s new book Platformland: An Anatomy of Next-Generation Public Services. Weds 23 October, 12:00 - 13:00 BST, get your tickets now!
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theodi.org/news-and-eve...
Platformland: Richard Pope & Emer Coleman in conversation
The ODI was founded in 2012 by Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Sir Nigel Shadbolt, placing us at the heart of the data economy. Our primary mission is to foster transparency, accountability, and innovation th...
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October 21, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Really looking forward to this on Wednesday. Among other things, we'll be chatting about digital public infrastructure and the design approaches needed for next generation public services
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I started this a few years ago, but never finished: workingintheopen.xyz maybe it could be the start of a community resource?
HTML file is here: github.com/richardjpope...
HTML file is here: github.com/richardjpope...
Working In The Open
An emerging approach for transparent, accountable and humble digital public services.
workingintheopen.xyz
October 19, 2024 at 8:45 PM
I started this a few years ago, but never finished: workingintheopen.xyz maybe it could be the start of a community resource?
HTML file is here: github.com/richardjpope...
HTML file is here: github.com/richardjpope...
I’m in Copenhagen early Nov for work (time with Lokal Tryghed and the Danish Social Innovation Association). We’ve a spare day at the end (8/11). Does anyone have recommendations for folks to see on innovation, design and public service reform? Suggestions on here/Nick.kimber@Camden.gov.uk welcome!
October 13, 2024 at 1:48 PM
I’m in Copenhagen early Nov for work (time with Lokal Tryghed and the Danish Social Innovation Association). We’ve a spare day at the end (8/11). Does anyone have recommendations for folks to see on innovation, design and public service reform? Suggestions on here/Nick.kimber@Camden.gov.uk welcome!
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So, the event I came to Liverpool to do got cancelled as I got off the train yesterday. I have a free day in Liverpool If anyone wants to chat about digital public services. Will swap books for coffee.
September 23, 2024 at 6:26 AM
So, the event I came to Liverpool to do got cancelled as I got off the train yesterday. I have a free day in Liverpool If anyone wants to chat about digital public services. Will swap books for coffee.
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Sensible perspective on where the Darzi review leaves social care from ADASS VP Jess McGregor www.adass.org.uk/lord-darzis-...
Lord Darzi's NHS report provides hope for social care - ADASS
Jess McGregor is the Director of Adult Social Services at Camden Council and Vice President of ADASS (the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services). Lord Darzi’s greatly anticipated report in...
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September 12, 2024 at 12:55 PM
Sensible perspective on where the Darzi review leaves social care from ADASS VP Jess McGregor www.adass.org.uk/lord-darzis-...
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NEW report: How can the government meet its housing targets?
The latest in our chronic policy problem series - we look at why past governments have failed to meet their targets and 10 principles the government should follow to set a better record.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
The latest in our chronic policy problem series - we look at why past governments have failed to meet their targets and 10 principles the government should follow to set a better record.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
How the government can build more homes | Institute for Government
Why successive governments have found it difficult to deliver on housebuilding pledges.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
August 30, 2024 at 10:16 AM
NEW report: How can the government meet its housing targets?
The latest in our chronic policy problem series - we look at why past governments have failed to meet their targets and 10 principles the government should follow to set a better record.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
The latest in our chronic policy problem series - we look at why past governments have failed to meet their targets and 10 principles the government should follow to set a better record.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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One last share of this - on dashboards, data, and missions 👀
Failed to resist jumping into the debate about dashboards, nerve centres, and missions in government. Inspired by @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social and others
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(I'm trying a new era of not posting this on Twitter at all, so grateful for RTs to help me hold out!)
medium.com/@jamestplunk...
(I'm trying a new era of not posting this on Twitter at all, so grateful for RTs to help me hold out!)
Dashboards or not
I’ve been mulling the question of whether or not we like dashboards, and how we should think about data in the context of missions.
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August 30, 2024 at 6:57 AM
One last share of this - on dashboards, data, and missions 👀