Civil service job

[Lonerspath]

Hi

This is about a written exercise for a civil service job. I am wondering if anyone has experience writing a short briefing to a senior civil servant or minister and can help me with the structure of such a briefing.

Thanks a lot for helping.

There is usually a summary section with one line against each

Issue/financial implications/media/recommendation

Then a para or two with more detail against background / advice / recommendations

Make sure your recommendations are justified within the submission and only relevant information is included.

Keep it brief - short sentences and plain English

Sorry - a paragraph or two on each of background, advice, recommendations

Recommendations should be short and give the minister or senior civil servant clear actions they should take. Advice is more detailed

@Mellowyellow222 Thank you very much for your help.

Make sure you include costings if that info is provided.