John Woods (civil servant)

John Woods is a British civil servant. He has held several senior positions within the UK government, primarily focused on areas of domestic policy and security.

Woods served as the Director General for Strategy and Security at the Home Office. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the department, including national security policy and counter-terrorism efforts. He also held responsibility for science, research, and evidence-based policy.

Prior to his time at the Home Office, he held senior positions at HM Treasury, where his responsibilities included public spending and economic policy.

Details regarding his specific educational background and career prior to joining HM Treasury are less widely available in the public domain. His work generally involves advising ministers and implementing government policy. His contributions are largely behind the scenes, typical of the senior civil service.