Civil Service Fast Stream

The Civil Service supports the government of the day to implement its policies effectively on behalf of every community across the UK. From benefits and pensions to employment services, prisons to driving licenses, our work touches every aspect of UK life. Our award-winning Fast Stream programme accelerates careers, developing talented, high-potential people into future Civil Service leaders and managers.

Get ready to grow like nowhere else.

Get ready to take on tomorrow. Join the Civil Service Fast Stream. On this career-accelerating scheme, you’ll gain real-world practical skills and future-shaping knowledge through high-quality training. You’ll grow a breadth of experience across a variety of postings. And you’ll put what you learn to work, making meaningful change for millions of people.

Stretch your skills

Here, the sky’s the limit. No matter which scheme you join, you’ll be given you everything you need to advance your career progression to the most senior levels of the Civil Service. And with 15 different professional schemes to choose from, there’s something for everyone:

·       Commercial

·       Digital, Data, Technology and Cyber

·       Diplomatic and Development

·       Diplomatic and Development Economics

·       Finance

·       Government Economics Service

·       Government Operational Research Service

·       Government Policy

·       Government Social Research

·       Government Statistical Service

·       Human Resources

·       Operational Delivery

·       Project Delivery

·       Property

·       Science and Engineering

Reach your potential

We’re developing our next-generation leaders. Building a Civil Service that represents every community and keeps ahead in our fast-changing world. And you can help tackle some of our biggest challenges. In return, you’ll enjoy a variety of benefits including membership of the Civil Service Pension scheme, season ticket loan, flexible working arrangements, childcare assistance and more. You’ll be a valued member of the wider Civil Service community, where you can be yourself – and be at your best.

Amplify your impact

We’re committed to setting a new standard for Diversity and Inclusion, challenging tired prejudices and championing a diversity of backgrounds. We want the Civil Service to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, and we know that we’re at our best when we reflect the diversity of the country as a whole.

Go further, sooner. Discover more and apply today.

See the full details of the scheme at faststream.gov.uk