👉 A chamberlainship is a type of civil service position in which an individual serves as the chief administrative officer or official for a particular government agency. The term "chamberlain" refers to the office, and it typically involves a specific role within a government body, such as a cabinet secretary, minister of state, or head of government departments. In contrast to a regular civil service position, which is typically filled by someone with formal qualifications and experience in their respective field, chamberlainship is an