ACE is open to Chief Executives and Senior Managers who are full time employed by government Executive Agencies, Trading Funds, Non-Departmental Public Bodies and Non-Ministerial Departments. Top managers within related government funded organisations can apply for membership but are subject to the approval of the ACE Executive Board. ACE promotes effective government and provides networking and learning opportunities for its members.

Events & Conferences

Throughout the year ACE organises a number of networking events including discussion forums with key civil servants, seminars on current topics and regional member meet member social events.

Networking & Learning

ACE provides it Members with opportunities to attend free or subsidised learning and development events throughout the membership year. We also publish ACE Reporter, which provides members with best practice exchanges and information on new innovations.

ACE Membership

ACE was formed to provide a support network for senior management within UK government arm’s length bodies who between them employ 85% of the UK civil service, our network is regarded as an essential support package for top managers within government.