Civil service
This page has been designed to give a starting point for those looking into careers in the areas in civil service.
- What is the Civil Service?
- How do I get into it?
- Finding a job in this sector
- Further information and useful links
What is the civil service?
'The Civil Service helps the Government of the day to develop and deliver its policies as effectively as possible.
It incorporates three types of organisations – departments, agencies, and non-departmental government bodies (NDPBs) that work in a wide range of areas, touching on everyone’s day-to-day lives, such as education, health and policing.
Because our organisations deal with so many different aspects of government, civil servants work in an enormous variety of roles.'
Civil Service.gov.uk (accessed 10.12.12)
- AGCAS Sector Guide - Government and Public Administration (pdf 181kb)
Prospects
Prospects is a graduate careers website with profiles on the following jobs;
- Civil service fast streamer
- Diplomatic service operational entry (grade B3)
- GCHQ graduate management trainee
- Health service manager
- Local government administrator
How do I get into it?
- Entry into the Civil Service
Becoming a Civil Servant could be as simple as applying for one of the many jobs advertised on their website. They also offer a variety of fast track routes for promising graduates and experienced professionals. - Prospects - Public sector
Information on education, health care, higher education, government jobs, social care and the voluntary sector. - Security Services
- Secret Intelligence Service - MI6
Finding a job in this sector
For jobs in civil service the following sites are useful:
- Civil Service Recruitment
This website contains comprehensive careers information covering all routes into civil service roles as well as links to, and contact details to civil service agencies and departments. - Directgov
This website has information covering many aspects of government on a local, regional and national level. You will also find a searchable database of public appointments. - Government jobs direct
We provide direct links to the jobs & vacancies pages on the websites of 357 UK government and public sector organisations. - jobsgopublic
Public sector jobs and comprehensive links page of organisations. - Opportunities
The public sector recruitment and career development website. - Public Affairs Links
This site provides you with a directory of links for everything you need to know about the UK lobbying industry.