DCMS Splashing £38,000 On ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ Officer – Guido Fawkes

DCMS Splashing £38,000 On ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ Officer

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Guido remembers when Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden was at pains to talk about “radical change” within the civil service just a few months ago, vowing pen-pushers could face the sack if they do not save taxpayers money. Not every department is taking that seriously…

UK DOGE’s The Waste Files has discovered the Department for Culture, Media and Sport is hiring a ‘Diversity & Inclusion Manager’ on a £38,044 annual salary, alongside a cushy £10,018 towards their pension. The lucky hire, who must have “a strong interest in diversity and inclusion” will be tasked with appointing more “individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds” and “improve diversity of the department’s Public Body Boards”. Nicely vague…

For that you could:

• Fill 527 potholes.
• Treat 17 heart failures.
• Pay for 141 ambulance call-outs.

The taxpayer may have a view on which should be prioritised. UK DOGE recommends costs are cut here…