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A new School of Government Property for all public sector workers employed in managing the government estate has been established.
The announcement builds on the recently signed Declaration of Government Reform, by improving the level of commercial expertise in the Civil Service and ensuring the public estate continues to be managed with the utmost efficiency.
The school will allow civil servants who work in the field of managing government property to gain industry recognised accreditations, through organisations such as the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management.
Cabinet Office Minister Lord Agnew said: “The public estate plays a key role in levelling up all parts of the United Kingdom. It can transform places and public services, boost local growth and help reform the Civil Service to ensure it’s rooted in the communities it serves. These priorities need talented, capable people with the right skills to deliver. The Government School of Property will allow Civil Servants to take an active role in developing their skills.”
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