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Duration: 5 years
Salary: circa £31,000
Location: London and East Kilbride (followed by an overseas placement)
Go further, sooner. Own your development on this career-accelerating programme. Gaining real-world skills and future-shaping experience you’ll put what you learn into practice, on work that impacts our nation. We offer 15 different schemes. Each one offers high-quality practical training, on-the-job learning across a variety of postings, and a career path in a government profession. 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 could help tackle some of our biggest challenges.
What could I be involved in as a Diplomatic & 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. Your postings will be fascinating and fast-paced, 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.
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
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. See the full details of the scheme at faststream.gov.uk
