Get ready to take on tomorrow. Join the Government Operational Research Service 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.
What could I be involved in as a Government Operational Research Service fast streamer?
Operational Research is the discipline of applying advanced analytical methods to help make better policy decisions. On this scheme you’ll use your creativity, as well as scientific and mathematical techniques, to assess situations and how different changes might affect them. Supporting all areas of government, including policy-making, strategy and operations, your work will help improve lives across the UK.
Training includes
Starting with a two-day residential induction course, you’ll have ongoing access to a range of courses to develop your professional and wider leadership and management skills. In addition to completing the Fast Stream core curriculum you’ll benefit from a programme of cross-government events and conferences, with support to achieve professional accreditation by the OR Society.
To apply, you’ll need
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- A 2:1 or higher degree or degree apprenticeship in a highly numerate subject.
- Or 2:2 with a highly numerate postgraduate degree (subjects like maths, statistics and physics; for mixed degrees, at least 50% should be in a highly numerate 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
See the full details of the scheme at faststream.gov.uk