The Cabinet Office has a retirement age of 65 for its employees. Employees who wish to remain beyond that age may exercise their statutory right to request to remain under the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006. Requests to remain beyond the age of 65 are considered against clearly defined criteria that meet business needs as well as ensuring fair and equal treatment for all employees.
The Department’s retirement policy recognises the wealth of valuable experience that all employees can bring to the organisation and supports its business by providing a skilled and professional work force with opportunities for development and advancement, irrespective of age.