Civil Service executive officers manage departments that develop government policies and provide services to the public.
£21,000 Starter
to£60,000 Experienced
38 to 40 a week
evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts
You can get into this job through:
You can join the Civil Service after doing a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree. Most subjects are accepted but public administration may offer a good general introduction to this area of work.
You'll usually need:
You can apply for the Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship. This is a 2-year higher apprenticeship. There are 6 different career routes:
You'll usually need GCSEs but some routes need A levels or equivalent.
You could start as an administrative assistant and apply for further training on the job to work your way up to executive officer.
You can apply directly for jobs. You would be expected to have relevant work or life experience.
You would be assessed on skills, knowledge and behaviours or competencies that fit in with the values of the Civil Service.
If you're a graduate or in your final year of university, you can apply for a place on the Fast Stream scheme. Competition for places is very strong, so a degree with a higher classification and work experience may help you.
Your degree can be in any subject, although some Civil Service departments may prefer a degree in a subject that is relevant to their work, for example science and engineering.
The Summer Diversity Internship Programme helps graduates and undergraduates from ethnic minorities and under-represented backgrounds transfer to the Fast Stream scheme.
Movement to Work offers work experience opportunities in the Civil Service for unemployed young people.
You can get more details about how to become an executive officer from Civil Service Careers.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
What you'll do will depend on your job role, but your daily tasks might include:
You could work in an office.
With experience, there’s often the opportunity to apply for and move to jobs in different departments.
There is a clear promotion structure in the Civil Service. If you’re on the Fast Stream you can expect to reach senior level within about 5 years.
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