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Peter Schofield

b. 1969

British civil servant

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About Peter Schofield

Born 1969. Peter Schofield is a British civil servant.

Sir Peter Hugh Gordon Schofield, (born 27 April 1969) is a former senior British civil servant who served as Permanent Secretary for the Department for Work and Pensions from January 2018 to July 2026.

Biography Born in 1969, Schofield was educated at the Whitgift School and then Gonville and Caius at Cambridge, and then joined the civil service into HM Treasury in 1991.

Schofield was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath in the Queen's Birthday Honours for 2017 and a Knight Commander of the same order in the King's Birthday Honours for 2024.

In February 2026 Schofield announced his intention to step down as permanent secretary in July due to personal reasons. He was succeeded by Sarah Healey who previously led the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

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Important facts

Born
27 April 1969
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Civil servant
Nationality
United Kingdom
Education
Gonville and Caius College
Positions held
Permanent Secretary to the Department for Work and Pensions
Awards
Companion of the Order of the Bath; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Also known as
Peter Hugh Gordon Schofield

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Peter Schofield?

British civil servant

When was Peter Schofield born?

Peter Schofield was born on 27 April 1969.

What is Peter Schofield's occupation?

Peter Schofield is a civil servant.

What nationality is Peter Schofield?

Peter Schofield is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Schofield

· Wikidata: Q47471852

· DBpedia: Peter Schofield (civil servant)

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