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Get ready to take on tomorrow. Join the Diplomatic and Development 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: 5 years
  • Salary: from £31,554

Location: London and East Kilbride (followed by an overseas placement)

What could I be involved in as a Diplomatic and Development Fast Streamer?

As part of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office you’ll work on issues that matter to millions of people, at the centre of world events. You’ll have a dynamic and impactful career, as you help to develop and implement policies that promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK’s security, and tackle poverty and other global challenges.

Training includes

With a tailored programme focussed on leadership skills and growing your knowledge in diplomatic tradecraft and international development, you’ll also have access to mentoring and work shadowing. This will be enhanced by on-the-job learning and the opportunity to gain recognised language qualifications. You will also typically embark on an overseas placement as part of your development journey.

To apply, you’ll need

  • British citizenship (those with dual nationality may apply).
  • To have been a resident in the UK for at least 5 of the previous 10 years, including a consecutive 12-month period.
  • A 2:2, a degree apprenticeship or higher (or be expecting to achieve this) in any subject.

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. Please see the website for more information on where fast streamers have been based previously.