Get ready to take on tomorrow. Join the Commercial scheme 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, wherever you’re based in England, Scotland, or Wales. And you’ll put what you learn to work, making meaningful change for millions of people.
- Duration: 3.5 years
- Salary: from £31,554
Location: Please see our website for information regarding the scheme locations.
What could I be involved in as a Commercial Fast Streamer?
Learning how to negotiate contracts worth billions of pounds, you’ll help us deliver essential frontline public services while achieving value for taxpayers’ money. We’re working to transform public procurement to maximise innovation and deliver wider economic benefits for the UK. Join us, and you’ll help improve the quality of services, build vital public assets like hospitals and schools, and manage relationships with some of the world’s biggest companies.
Training includes
Developing contract management and policy development skills through your postings and core training, you’ll learn how to drive sustainable and ethical commercial practices. You’ll also work to gain a Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) qualification and full professional CIPS membership. Access to cross-government events, conferences and other networking activities will support your development too.
To apply, you’ll need
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- A 2:2 or higher (or be expecting to achieve this) in any degree subject, including degree apprenticeships.
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. Go further, sooner. Discover more and apply today.





