Permanent Under-Secretary of State at the Home Office

Permanent Under-Secretary of State at the Home Office
Royal Arms as used by the Home Office
Incumbent
Dame Antonia Romeo
since 14 April 2025
Home Office
Reports toHome Secretary
Term lengthAt His Majesty's pleasure
First holderJ. Bell
Websitewww.gov.uk

The Permanent Under-Secretary of State at the Home Office is the permanent secretary at the Home Office, the most senior civil servant in the department, charged with running its affairs on a day-to-day basis.