The Government Office for Science, GO-Science is headed by the Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA). It exists to ensure that Government policy and decision-making is underpinned by robust science and engineering evidence and long-term thinking. The GCSA reports to the Prime Minister and Cabinet and works with all Government departments. The GCSA also heads the science and engineering profession in government.

The principal role of GO-Science is to support the GCSA in carrying out their functions. Its two main Management Units are Science in Government and Foresight.

Science in Government (SiG) covers the frameworks for the management and use of science and engineering in Government, supports the cross-Government community of Chief Scientific Advisers, and undertakes science and engineering reviews of departments. SiG supports the GCSA on specific issues such as climate change, food and civil contingencies, as well as on their role as Head of Science and Engineering Profession in Government. It also houses the secretariat for the Council for Science and Technology.

Further information is available on the Government Office for Science website.