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The FDA is led, first and foremost, by our members, and there are hundreds of FDA activists in government departments and agencies who act as the union’s voice in the workplace every day. The Executive Committee, made up of elected FDA members, meanwhile acts as the governing body of the union, providing oversight and ensuring that the priorities of our members are put into action.
Our members are also supported by a dedicated team of professional FDA staff - led by the General Secretary – at our head office. These include full-time National Officers, who provide expert advice and negotiate on behalf of members, and FDA support staff, who help with the day-to-day running of the union.
General Secretary
Dave was elected as General Secretary of the FDA in May 2012, and took up office in July that year. He was re-elected in 2016 and 2021.
Assistant General Secretary – Head of Resources
Lynne joined the FDA as Head of Resources in September 2018. Lynne is responsible for managing the operational side of the FDA including finance, HR, premises, IT and admin.
Assistant General Secretary
Amy started working at the FDA in January 2018. Amy is responsible for pay, pensions, exits, the Senior Civil Service and other central bargaining issues. In addition to managing five of the National Officers.
National Officer
Steven joined the FDA in 2015 and is the National Officer responsible for the Department for Business and Trade, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and its appropriate arm’s length bodies and Government Legal Department.
Helen is the FDA’s National Officer with responsibility for the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, the Department for Education, the Food Standards Agency and . She is also secretary to the FDA Agenda Committee, which oversees the Annual Delegates’ Conference.
Lauren is the FDA National Officer covering the the civil service Fast Stream, HMRC and HM Land Registry.
National Officer for Wales
Jawad Raza is the FDA National Officer covering the House of Commons, HM Treasury, Ministry of Justice, Cabinet Office and Government Commercial Organisation.
Head of Organising & Learning
Deri is the Head of Organising and Learning. He started in December 2022. This new role within the union is designed to develop and coordinate organising activity across the union and oversee the FDA Learn offer.
Duncan joined the FDA team in October 2018, and is the National Officer for the Crown Prosecution Service, the Serious Fraud Office, the Competition and Markets Authority and the Health and Safety Executive.
Matt joined the FDA in August 2023, and is the National Officer supporting the Department of Health and Social Care, Ofsted, Department for Work and Pensions, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Ofgem.
National Officer (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion)
Amelia joined the FDA in November 2023 and leads on the union's equality work.
Membership Secretary
Kerry is the Membership Secretary for the FDA, and has responsibility for looking after and maintaining our database and helping members with inquiries about their membership.
Office and Systems Manager
Project Coordinator
Rachel joined the FDA in the summer of 2018 as part of the Admin Team, providing administrative support to the National Officers and FDA Learn.
rachel@fda.org.uk
Finance Officer
Diana joined the FDA in 2006 and became a permanent fixture in 2007, holding a number of roles. Originally joining the FDA as a receptionist, Diana learnt the ins and outs of the union before going on to provide secretarial support to National Officers and then becoming the Membership Secretary. She is currently a Finance Officer, looking after accounts, payroll and HR Admin.
diana.carberry@fda.org.uk
Accounts Assistant
Head of Communications and Editor, Public Service Magazine
Kay heads up the FDA's communications with its members, including editing the union's Public Service Magazine. She also leads the FDA's external-facing press work and the union's social media.
Communications Officer and Staff Writer, Public Service Magazine
Tommy joined the FDA in 2017, working in the communications team to raise the union's external profile and keep members up-to-date. He also contributes to the FDA's Public Service Magazine.
Scott started working for the FDA in early 2020, helping to keep members updated with the union's latest work and raising the FDA's profile. He also writes for Public Service Magazine.
scott@fda.org.uk
Communications Assistant and Staff Writer, Public Service Magazine
Tom joined the FDA in summer 2022, helping to keep members informed of the union's activity and working to enhance the FDA's public profile.
tom@fda.org.uk