FDA in the Cabinet Office
FDA represents Cabinet Office staff in grades HEO and above
The FDA provides workplace representation, legal assistance, career development and many other benefits to members working in the Cabinet Office and its associated agencies and public bodies.
We work collaboratively and in partnership to improve the professional and public standing of our Cabinet Office members.
Simon Hardcastle
National Officer
Simon is a National Officer and has responsibility for the Cabinet Office.
What the FDA can do for you
We are there when you need help at work
Whatever your workplace issue, we are here with one-to-one employment advice and representation to help resolve it.
We fight for your pay, pensions and working conditions
We campaign and negotiate with employers on behalf of our members to ensure they have the resources required both to do their jobs and have a life outside the workplace.
We support your career progression
Through our specialised masterclasses, conferences and online training, FDA Learn addresses a wide range of skills to help you progress in your career and maximise your potential.
Join the FDA today
By joining the FDA, you’ll be standing alongside more than 25,000 other members who believe that public services – and the people who deliver them – matter.
Latest news
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Government’s response to Home-Based Working Select Committee recommendations a “missed opportunity”
The FDA has criticised the government’s response to recommendations made by the House of Lords Select Committee on Home-Based Working.
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TUC Women’s Conference 2026
Delegation of FDA members attended TUC Women’s Conference in Bournemouth.
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FDA’s annual NI conference takes place in Belfast
FDA members in Northern Ireland had the opportunity to hear directly from two current Finance Ministers; Minister of Finance in NI Executive, John O’Dowd MLA and Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Welsh Language, Mark Drakeford at the FDA NI Section’s annual conference.
