Who we are
Here are some key facts about the department:
Staff
The department has around 2,500 staff.
In addition, around 500 people work for UK Trade & Investment in the UK.
Our network of partner organisations includes nine executive agencies employing around 14,500 staff.
Ministers
Our Secretary of State is Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable MP, supported by a team of Ministers.
Management team
Our Permanent Secretary is Martin Donnelly, supported by a senior management team.
Budget
The department's budget for 2011/12 is £17.6 billion reducing to £14.6 billion by 2014/15 under the Spending Review.
Locations
Our staff locations include London, Sheffield, Billingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Glasgow, Manchester, Nottingham, Runcorn and Watford.
Structure
The department is structured into eight management groups:
BIS is supported by a wide range of organisations in delivering its strategic priorities. Our network of partner organisations (Partners, BIS Public Bodies Directory 2010 (PDF, 440 Kb) ) provide services, information and advice to the department and directly to a wide range of people and organisations.
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