An interview with Suzanne Heywood CBE
Earlier this year our CEO Jonathan Freeman MBE had the privilege of speaking to the bestselling author of ‘Wavewalker’ Suzanne Heywood CBE.
This series of six films covers Suzanne’s early Civil Service career, her establishing the Heywood Foundation, the loss of a loved one, her thoughts on the future of the Civil Service and the representation of the UK Civil Service.
Episode 1: Why I became a Civil Servant
In this episode, Suzanne Heywood CBE talks about her early career and her decision to join the UK Civil Service.
Episode 2: A lasting legacy, the Heywood Foundation
In this episode, Suzanne Heywood CBE talks about her drive to establish the Heywood Foundation in memory of her late husband, former Cabinet Secretary of the UK Civil Service, Lord Jeremy Heywood of Whitehall.
Episode 3: The most devasting news
In this video, Suzanne Heywood CBE talks about how her family coped when confronted by the news that her husband had been diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Episode 4: What’s the future of the UK Civil Service
In this video, Suzanne Heywood talks about the Charity for Civil Servants 140th anniversary and what the future of the UK Civil Service could look like.
Episode 5: Sir Humphrey?
In this episode, Suzanne Heywood CBE, talks about representation of the UK Civil Service, innovation and a deep sense of duty.
Episode 6: Public service, is is worth it?
In this final episode, Suzanne Heywood CBE talks about the advice she would give to young people considering a career in public service.
Can’t see the videos? Watch the full series on YouTube or Vimeo.
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