Clare Hicks

Clare Hicks has been joint Director of Education since April 2026.

Clare began her career in the UK Civil Service in 2002 in the Department for Work and Pensions.

She joined the Scottish Government in 2005. Her most recent posts include:

• Deputy Director, Covid Recovery
• Deputy Director, Police Division
• Deputy Director, Workforce, Infrastructure and Reform, Learning Directorate
• Director for Education Reform