Early and experienced careers
Whether you're just starting your career or you're an experienced professional, we offer a range of job roles and career pathways.
Early career entry routes
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Apprenticeships
Our apprenticeships provide fully funded job training and career development. You can kick-start your new career and get paid as you train.
You’ll get a minimum 20% of working hours to focus on development and be part of a wider apprentice community.
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Civil Service Fast Stream
Civil Service Fast Stream is a flagship leadership programme that develops people from a wide range of backgrounds who have the potential to become future senior leaders.
You can find details on the programme and how to apply on the Fast Stream website.
Experienced careers
We have a range of different career opportunities for experienced candidates. Learn more about the roles within our 8 directorates.
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Human Resources (HR)
HR is responsible for our people strategy. They prioritise recruitment, retention, inclusion and diversity, wellbeing, learning and development, reward, recognition and workplace services for all staff.
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Commercial
Commercial is our largest directorate. They are responsible for the design, development and implementation and management of our commercial agreements.
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Digital and Data Services (DDS)
DDS supports our digital and technology design, implementation and service delivery. They maintain our digital systems and work with other teams to deliver the business plan with a digital mindset.
Find out more about the Digital and Data Services Directorate.
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Customer Experience Directorate (CXD)
CXD brings the voice of the customer to our organisation. They help customers find the right commercial solution for their needs. This could be through effective marketing and communication or personalised account management.
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Procurement Operations
The Procurement Operations Directorate manage our procurement operations, including sourcing and customer services. They enable us achieve value for the nation.
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Strategy, Policy and Governance
SPG helps us to facilitate effective leadership so we can achieve better outcomes for our customers. They help to implement our strategic objectives and making sure government policy operates effectively.
Find out more about the Strategy, Policy and Governance Directorate.
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Finance, Planning and Performance
FPP oversees our financial reporting, develops budgets and projections, formulates business plans, tracks implementation progress, measures success metrics and manages corporate risk.
Find out more about the Finance, Planning and Performance Directorate.
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Data Insight and Delivery
The DID team is central to making sure that our decisions are driven by data and insights. They provide reporting and insight support across all areas.
Find out more about the Data Insight and Delivery Directorate.
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