European Fast Stream

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Salary£24,501-£27,000Additional salary info£25-27k starting salary. Pension scheme and flexible working (plus childcare, crèche and sports facilities, depending on your department) ContractPermanentWorking hoursFull-timeClosing date31/10/2013 LocationGreater LondonFull location detailsLondon or possibly one of the devolved administrations This programme, lasting up to four years, offers you EU-related postings within the UK Civil Service and the chance of a five-month secondment to the European Commission in Brussels – all while enjoying continuous language training and an intensive induction course on the EU.

Nearly all UK government departments have a significant amount of EU business, so over the course of the programme you could be working on any one of a vast range of issues, from border control in the Home Office to sustainable fisheries in the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

The ultimate goal is for you either to specialise in EU issues in the UK Civil Service or for you to have a permanent career in the EU institutions. The key EU institutions are:

The European Commission, which proposes new legislation and supervises its legislationThe Council of Ministers, which decides on European initiatives and which comprises government ministers from each member stateThe European Parliament, which plays a key role in scrutinizing European legislation, and whose directly elected members represent all the citizens of the EU

Other EU institutions you could potentially work in include the External Action Service, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, and the European Central Bank.

The Fast Stream is the Civil Service’s graduate development programme. It is ranked among the top five Times Top 100 Graduate Employers – and with good reason. Preparing you for life as a senior leader in the Civil Service, the Fast Stream allows you to be part of solving the big issues and to have a real impact on the way the country is run.

During your time on the Fast Stream, you will move between contrasting roles and will typically gain some exposure to policy work as well as well as operational delivery. There are opportunities to work across the full range of government responsibilities, including education, health, the environment, the economy, transport, welfare, defence, justice, industry, and much more.

Whether you’re improving people’s employment prospects, widening access to public services, defending the country against natural disasters, or even shaping the future of the Civil Service itself, as a Fast Streamer you will always be taking the lead.

To become a European Fast Streamer, you’ll need a keen interest in the EU, and a desire to be involved in it and contribute personally to its success. You should have at least an A-C in either French or German at A-level (although we can accept people who speak French or German but do not have any qualifications). Your degree can be in any discipline provided its a minimum of 2:2.

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Generalist Fast Stream Programmes

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Salary£24,501-£27,000Additional salary info£25-27k starting salary. Pension scheme and flexible working (plus childcare, crèche and sports facilities, depending on your department) ContractPermanentWorking hoursFull-timeClosing date31/10/2013 LocationNorthern Ireland, East of England, Greater London, Glasgow, Stirling and West Central Scotland, West Midlands, East Midlands, North East England, North West England, South West England, South East England, Yorkshire and the HumberFull location detailsLondon and nationwideGraduates on our Generalist Fast Streams are deployed across the full range of the government’s responsibilities and work on every conceivable issue, from education to the environment, from national security to crime. There are a number of options available to you:

Central Departments
The Central Departments Fast Stream is by far the largest of the programmes, and includes all the major government departments except the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. You will gain exposure to a variety of departmental cultures during your time on the programme. One of your postings will probably be in a different part of the country. You can also expect a short secondment to the private sector, to a charity or to another public sector organisation. The experience is designed to prepare you for a wide range of leadership roles.

Diplomatic Service
A career in the Diplomatic Service offers an unrivalled international perspective and the chance to play an important role at the centre of world events. Your first two years on the Diplomatic Service Fast Stream will be spent in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in Whitehall, with one year usually spent delivering policy and the other delivering services or in a corporate role (there is also the option to spend your second year studying a language such as Mandarin or Arabic). You’ll then go abroad for a three- or four-year posting, working in one of our embassies, high commissions or consulates. In fact, most of your career will be spent overseas in different countries, and you could potentially deal with everything from climate change in Brasilia to counter-terrorism in Islamabad.

Houses of Parliament
As a Houses of Parliament Fast Streamer, you will be employed by either the House of Commons or the House of Lords, where you will act as an official, providing members with assistance and advice. It’s a fascinating career for anyone interested in the constitution, politics and public policy. Most of your learning will occur on the job, although there will be formal training opportunities in areas such as public policy, personal development, management skills and IT. There are also regular seminars for staff in both Houses on aspects of parliamentary procedure and on developments in the administration and workings of the House.

Science and Engineering
This is your chance to join the network of professional scientists, engineers, technologists and mathematicians who contribute to a broad range of work in government departments, agencies and laboratories. You won’t be working as a bench scientist or technical engineer. The focus here is on applying specialist skills and knowledge to the development and application of policies, and you could potentially influence government action on issues as diverse as nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Most Science and Engineering Fast Streamers work in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, the Department for Energy and Climate Change or the Ministry of Defence.

The Fast Stream is the Civil Service’s graduate development programme. It is ranked among the top five Times Top 100 Graduate Employers – and with good reason. Preparing you for life as a senior leader in the Civil Service, the Fast Stream allows you to be part of solving the big issues and to have a real impact on the way the country is run.

During your time on the Fast Stream, you will move between contrasting roles and will typically gain some exposure to policy work as well as well as operational delivery. There are opportunities to work across the full range of government responsibilities, including education, health, the environment, the economy, transport, welfare, defence, justice, industry, and much more.

Whether you’re improving people’s employment prospects, widening access to public services, defending the country against natural disasters, or even shaping the future of the Civil Service itself, as a Fast Streamer you will always be taking the lead.

Our minimum requirement is a 2:2 degree in any subject. You must be a British citizen to apply for the Diplomatic Service, but all other Fast Streams are open to European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and Commonwealth citizens.

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Human Resources Fast Stream

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Salary£24,501-£27,000Additional salary info£25-27k starting salary. Pension scheme and flexible working (plus childcare, crèche and sports facilities, depending on your department) ContractPermanentWorking hoursFull-timeClosing date31/10/2013 LocationNorthern Ireland, Greater LondonFull location detailsLondon and nationwideGraduates on our Generalist Fast Streams are deployed across the full range of the government’s responsibilities and work on every conceivable issue, from education to the environment, from national security to crime. There are a number of options available to you:

Central Departments
The Central Departments Fast Stream is by far the largest of the programmes, and includes all the major government departments except the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. You will gain exposure to a variety of departmental cultures during your time on the programme. One of your postings will probably be in a different part of the country. You can also expect a short secondment to the private sector, to a charity or to another public sector organisation. The experience is designed to prepare you for a wide range of leadership roles.

Diplomatic Service
A career in the Diplomatic Service offers an unrivalled international perspective and the chance to play an important role at the centre of world events. Your first two years on the Diplomatic Service Fast Stream will be spent in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in Whitehall, with one year usually spent delivering policy and the other delivering services or in a corporate role (there is also the option to spend your second year studying a language such as Mandarin or Arabic). You’ll then go abroad for a three- or four-year posting, working in one of our embassies, high commissions or consulates. In fact, most of your career will be spent overseas in different countries, and you could potentially deal with everything from climate change in Brasilia to counter-terrorism in Islamabad.

Houses of Parliament
As a Houses of Parliament Fast Streamer, you will be employed by either the House of Commons or the House of Lords, where you will act as an official, providing members with assistance and advice. It’s a fascinating career for anyone interested in the constitution, politics and public policy. Most of your learning will occur on the job, although there will be formal training opportunities in areas such as public policy, personal development, management skills and IT. There are also regular seminars for staff in both Houses on aspects of parliamentary procedure and on developments in the administration and workings of the House.

Science and Engineering
This is your chance to join the network of professional scientists, engineers, technologists and mathematicians who contribute to a broad range of work in government departments, agencies and laboratories. You won’t be working as a bench scientist or technical engineer. The focus here is on applying specialist skills and knowledge to the development and application of policies, and you could potentially influence government action on issues as diverse as nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Most Science and Engineering Fast Streamers work in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, the Department for Energy and Climate Change or the Ministry of Defence.

The Fast Stream is the Civil Service’s graduate development programme. It is ranked among the top five Times Top 100 Graduate Employers – and with good reason. Preparing you for life as a senior leader in the Civil Service, the Fast Stream allows you to be part of solving the big issues and to have a real impact on the way the country is run.

During your time on the Fast Stream, you will move between contrasting roles and will typically gain some exposure to policy work as well as well as operational delivery. There are opportunities to work across the full range of government responsibilities, including education, health, the environment, the economy, transport, welfare, defence, justice, industry, and much more.

Whether you’re improving people’s employment prospects, widening access to public services, defending the country against natural disasters, or even shaping the future of the Civil Service itself, as a Fast Streamer you will always be taking the lead.

Our minimum requirement is a 2:2 degree in any subject. You must be a British citizen to apply for the Diplomatic Service, but all other Fast Streams are open to European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and Commonwealth citizens.

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Northern Ireland Fast Stream

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Salary£24,501-£27,000Additional salary info£25-27k starting salary. Pension scheme and flexible working (plus childcare, crèche and sports facilities, depending on your department) ContractPermanentWorking hoursFull-timeClosing date31/10/2013 LocationNorthern IrelandFull location detailsGreater Belfast area and throughout Northern IrelandThis is your chance to have a real impact on life in Northern Ireland, as you develop the skills, knowledge and experience you need to become a senior manager within the Northern Ireland Civil Service.

The Northern Ireland Civil Service supports the Northern Ireland Executive by delivering the priority commitments set out in its Programme for Government and economic and investment strategies. You’ll join the Service at middle manager level and, during your time on the programme, will gain experience in a variety of roles, covering issues and policies that make a real difference to the people of Northern Ireland. You could potentially find yourself working on policy, operations or finance or in direct support of Ministers.

The Fast Stream is the Civil Service’s graduate development programme. It is ranked among the top five Times Top 100 Graduate Employers – and with good reason. Preparing you for life as a senior leader in the Civil Service, the Fast Stream allows you to be part of solving the big issues and to have a real impact on the way the country is run.

During your time on the Fast Stream, you will move between contrasting roles and will typically gain some exposure to policy work as well as well as operational delivery. There are opportunities to work across the full range of government responsibilities, including education, health, the environment, the economy, transport, welfare, defence, justice, industry, and much more.

Whether you’re improving people’s employment prospects, widening access to public services, defending the country against natural disasters, or even shaping the future of the Civil Service itself, as a Fast Streamer you will always be taking the lead.

To become a Northern Ireland Fast Streamer, you’ll need at least a 2:2 degree (achieved or expected). You should also have a strong interest in Northern Ireland and in making a positive contribution to both its present and its future.

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