Careers in the Civil Service
Prospects Profile: Civil Service Administrator
Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.
Prospects Profile: Civil Service fast streamer
Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.
Prospects Profile: Diplomatic service officer
Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.
Prospects Profile: Intelligence Analyst
Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.
Civil Service Fast Stream
The Fast Stream is a graduate entry route for Civil Service careers. This site provides information what careers opportunities are on offer in the different departments, what skills are required and the application process from online form to assessment day.
Civil Service Careers
Explore career options available in the Civil Service. There is an interactive career-matcher tool which suggests roles that would suit you based on your responses to a series of questions.
Civil Service jobs (gov.uk)
Search for current opportunities with the UK Civil Service.
Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
Information about the work of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) website.
The Security Service (MI5)
The Security Service, more commonly known as MI5, is the UK's security intelligence agency. Their website allows you to find out about the range of roles available and the recruitment procedure.
Secret Intelligence Service (MI6)
Information about the career opportunities available, including Operational Officers, Language Specialists and Technology Experts.
GCHQ
GCHQ is a key part of the UK’s intelligence and security service. GCHQ's remit has two main elements: Signals Intelligence and Information Assurance. This page links to information about Careers in GCHQ.
Civil Service - HM Treasury
Develops and oversees the implementation of strategies for improving management of financial resources across central government. This link details HMT Graduate Vacancies.
Scottish Government graduate programme
Information about what the Scottish Government graduate programme involves and how you can apply. You can also read case studies of graduates working with the Scottish Government.
Northern Ireland Civil Service
Recruitment site for the Northern Ireland Civil Service.
Government Economic Service
The Government Economic Service (GES) is the largest recruiter of economists in the UK, working across 30 government departments.
Government Statistical Service
Information about the work of the Government Statistical Service and current opportunities.
Government Social Research Profession
Civil Service department providing and procuring social research for the UK government. Their website provides information about their work along with details of the fast stream programme and work experience opportunities.
All UK public sector graduate schemes
This is a useful site for finding links to UK public sector grad schemes and grad jobs - covering the Civil Service, public bodies, local government, healthcare, policing, and more.