Peter Schofield
Department for Work and Pensions · United Kingdom
Peter Schofield is the CEO of Department for Work and Pensions. Schofield is based in the United Kingdom. Schofield was born in 1969 and educated at Gonville and Caius College.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Peter Schofield's tenure at the Department for Work and Pensions has focused on departmental challenges including allegations of a "culture of complacency" surrounding the carer's allowance scandal, concerns about processing delays for disability support applications, and scrutiny from MPs regarding complaints handling. Coverage also documented Schofield's announcement of stepping down from the permanent secretary role in early 2026, following reports of bonus payments to civil servants and various operational issues within the department.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- April 27, 1969
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Education
- Gonville and Caius College
- Awards
- Companion of the Order of the Bath, Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
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In the News
12 stories- Disability News Service·
DWP director general made ‘joke’ mocking disability equality as he waited to give evidence to MPs
- GOV.UK·
New Permanent Secretary of the Department for Work and Pensions Appointed
- Civil Service World·
DWP perm sec flags ‘further progress’ on reducing fraud and error
- Civil Service World·
DWP offers up to £220k for next permanent secretary
- Disability News Service·
New Access to Work applicants being told they could have to wait 37 weeks for decision, MPs hear
- thecanary.co·
The DWP gave civil servants £12.7 MILLION in bonuses last year
- FE Week·
DWP permanent secretary to step down
- The Guardian·
Government’s top welfare official to step down
- The Guardian·
DWP chief accused of overseeing ‘culture of complacency’ that led to carer’s allowance scandal
- independent.co.uk·
Pause on action plan related to Waspi investigation was needed – DWP boss
- UK Parliament·
MPs to question DWP officials amid complaints controversy
- UK Parliament·
DWP follow-up: Autumn 2025
Peter Schofield: FAQ
- What company does Peter Schofield lead?
- Peter Schofield is CEO of Department for Work and Pensions.
- Where was Peter Schofield educated?
- Peter Schofield studied at Gonville and Caius College.