FDA in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
FDA represents DSIT staff in grades HEO and above
The FDA provides workplace representation, legal assistance, career development and many other benefits to members working in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and its associated agencies and public bodies.
We work collaboratively and in partnership to improve the professional and public standing of our members.
Simon Hardcastle
National Officer
Simon is the FDA’s National Officer with responsibility for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
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.
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Latest news
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FDA panel event for LGBT History Month 2025
To mark LGBT History Month 2025, the FDA hosted an online panel event with members and representatives from civil service-wide networks to discuss the progress and challenges of advancing LGBT equality and inclusion in their workplaces.
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Northern Ireland AGM 2025: A growing Section going from strength to strength
The FDA welcomed members from its Northern Ireland Section to this year’s AGM, featuring a keynote address from former Head of the NICS Sir David Sterling.
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Don’t use civil servants as scapegoats for overspend in Northern Ireland
FDA National Officer for Northern Ireland Robert Murtagh spoke to BBC Radio Ulster to challenge claims that senior civil servants were to blame for a projected £2.45 billion overspend in major capital projects.