About us

The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACOBA) is independent from government.


ACOBA considers applications under the government’s business appointment rules for former ministers and the most senior Crown servants.  Applications at all other grades are dealt with by the relevant government departments.  ACOBA publishes its independent advice to departments and ministers when appointments are taken up.  You can read more about ACOBA and its regularly updated advice.

Corporate information

Access our information

Jobs and contracts

Read about the types of information we routinely publish in our Publication scheme. Our Personal information charter explains how we treat your personal information.