Smith, Chloe - Secretary of State for the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology - ACOBA Advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-23)

Advice to The Rt Hon Chloe Smith, former Secretary of State for the Department of Science, Innovation, and Technology on business appointments after leaving Crown service

The Rt Hon Chloe Smith left her role at the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology in July 2023

Steering Group member of IfG Academy, Institute for Government

The Rt Hon Chloe Smith sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an unpaid role with the Institute for Government. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe2245b73354468d135458/Advice_letter_-_Chloe_Smith__Steering_Group_member__Institute_for_Government.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in April 2025; and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/smith-chloe-secretary-of-state-for-the-department-of-science-innovation-and-technology-and-previously-secretary-of-state-and-minister-of-state-fo/advice-letter-chloe-smith-steering-group-member-of-ifg-academy-institute-for-government?preview=8580096)

Advisory Board Member, Ulin Group

The Rt Hon Chloe Smith sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a role with Ulin Group. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe6fb8ed87b8160854672b/Advice_Letter_-_Chloe_Smith__Advisory_Board_Member__Ulin_Group.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in March 2025; and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/smith-chloe-secretary-of-state-for-the-department-of-science-innovation-and-technology-and-previously-secretary-of-state-and-minister-of-state-fo/advice-letter-chloe-smith-advisory-board-member-ulin-group?preview=8564371)

Strategic Advisor, Zellis UK Limited

The Rt Hon Chloe Smith sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a role with Zellis UK Limited. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e15009d8e313b503358cb5/Advice_Letter_-_Chloe_Smith__Strategic_Advisor__Zellis_UK_Limited.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in March 2025; and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/smith-chloe-secretary-of-state-for-the-department-of-science-innovation-and-technology-and-previously-secretary-of-state-and-minister-of-state-fo/advice-letter-chloe-smith-strategic-advisor-zellis-uk-limited?preview=8530238)

Chair, Silence Speaks

The Rt Hon Chloe Smith sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a role with Silence Speaks. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe7142393a986ec5cf8daa/Advice_Letter_-_Chloe_Smith__Chair__Silence_Speaks.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in February 2025 and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/smith-chloe-secretary-of-state-for-the-department-of-science-innovation-and-technology-and-previously-secretary-of-state-and-minister-of-state-fo/advice-letter-chloe-smith-chair-silence-speaks?preview=8564330)

President, The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

The Rt Hon Chloe Smith sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an unpaid role with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67adc9c36e6c8d18118acd24/ACOBA_Advice_-_Chloe_Smith_-_CIPD.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in January 2025; and the appointment was announced in February 2025. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://gov.uk/government/publications/smith-chloe-secretary-of-state-for-the-department-of-science-innovation-and-technology-and-previously-secretary-of-state-and-minister-of-state-fo/advice-letter-chloe-smith-president-cipd)

Strategic Advisor, PA Consulting

The Rt Hon Chloe Smith sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a role with PA Consulting. The letter (https://draft-assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6797a361cbd1e3a508a22cbf/ACOBA_Advice_-_Chloe_Smith_-_PA_Consulting.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in October 2024; and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/smith-chloe-secretary-of-state-for-the-department-of-science-innovation-and-technology-and-previously-secretary-of-state-and-minister-of-state-fo/advice-letter-chloe-smith-strategic-advisor-pa-consulting?preview=8434225)

Trustee, Royal National Institute for Deaf People

The Rt Hon Chloe Smith sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a role with Royal National Institute for Deaf People. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65f032fa133c220011cd3815/ACOBA_Advice-Chloe_Smith-RNID.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in November 2023; and the appointment was taken up in April 2024. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/smith-chloe-secretary-of-state-for-the-department-of-science-innovation-and-technology-and-previously-secretary-of-state-and-minister-of-state-fo/advice-letter-chloe-smith-trustee-royal-national-institute-for-deaf-people?preview=7877065)

Trustee, Big C

The Rt Hon Chloe Smith sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a role with Big C. The letter (https://draft-assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6548db7859b9f5000d85a2b5/ACOBA_Advice_Letter_-_Chloe_Smith__Big_C.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in August 2023; and the appointment was taken up in October 2023. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/smith-chloe-secretary-of-state-for-the-department-of-science-innovation-and-technology-and-previously-secretary-of-state-and-minister-of-state-f/advice-letter-chloe-smith-trustee-big-c?preview=7639112)

Honorary Fellow, University of East Anglia

The Rt Hon Chloe Smith sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a role with the University of East Anglia. The letter (https://draft-assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6548db5d49ec56000d476837/ACOBA_Advice_Letter_-_Chloe_Smith__University_of_East_Anglia.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in August 2023; and the appointment was taken up in October 2023. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/smith-chloe-secretary-of-state-for-the-department-of-science-innovation-and-technology-and-previously-secretary-of-state-and-minister-of-state-f/advice-letter-chloe-smith-honorary-fellow-university-of-east-anglia?preview=7638952)