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C I V I L S E RV I C E

W

e've all heard
about civil
servants, but
what exactly
are they?
Basically, they
are employees of the civil service,
a politically neutral organisation
that advises and supports the
government in devising policies
and delivering public services.
Civil servants work in central
government departments, agencies,
and non-departmental public bodies.
There are dozens of departments,
including HM Treasury, the Department
of Health & Social Care and the Driver
& Vehicle Standards Agency. The
range of jobs on offer is about as varied
as you can get, and they're not all

half public and privilege holidays, is the
norm. And while the civil service isn't
immune to cuts, employees may enjoy
greater job security than private sector
workers. Here's a taster of some of the
jobs on offer in this vital organisation.

Administrator
This job title covers plenty of behindthe-scenes office jobs, or your role
could involve working with the public
- for example, in a Jobcentre for the
Department for Work & Pensions.
For a role like this, you'll need great
people and communication skills in
addition to good organisational skills.
What qualifications do I need?
Although there is no minimum
requirement to apply for administrative
roles within the civil service, you

Words: Trish Lesslie

There are dozens of departments in the
civil service, including HM Treasury, the
Department of Health & Social Care and
the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency
based in Whitehall. In fact, according
to the Institute for Government,
around 80% of the UK's 430,000 civil
servants are based outside London.
Its latest figures show median pay
across the whole civil service as £26,610.
For senior civil servants it's £81,490, and
for administrative officers it's £19,980.
You're usually contracted to work a
flexible 37-hour week and will be eligible
for the civil service pension scheme,
which includes life assurance cover,
a guaranteed inflation-proof income
on retirement plus more benefits.
Bonuses are awarded annually to
staff based on performance. Annual
leave of 22 to 25 days, plus 10 and a

would be expected to have at least
five GCSEs grade 9 to 4 (A* to C),
including English or maths, and you
will be required to sit tests proving
you have the skills for the job.
How much can I earn? Starting salaries
are around £20,000 on average.

Departmental manager
Middle and senior managers need
an in-depth knowledge of their
respective departments as they'll
be expected to advise ministers,
research and write reports and help
formulate policy. Senior management
- such as policy managers, directors or
deputy directors - work closely with

government ministers to help them
formulate and implement policy.
What qualifications do I need?
Graduates can apply to the civil service
Fast Stream, an accelerated programme
for training future managers and
decision makers. Applicants will need
to have at least a 2:2 degree and there
is also an entrance exam. Fast Stream
is a four-year training programme and
competition for places is very intense.
How much can I earn? Starting
salaries for graduates entering Fast
Stream are around £27,000, rising to
£45,000 to £55,000 on completion.

Government property
The central government estate is the
largest and most diverse in the country.
It's worth over £350bn and ranges
from offices and schools to prisons
and military air bases. Roles range
from surveyors to legal advisers.
What qualifications do I need? It
depends on the job, but graduate training
schemes are available for many roles
including trainee surveyors, for example.
How much can I earn? Salaries start
from £28,443 on the 2020 Valuation
Office Agency graduate scheme.

Private secretary
The main link between a government
minister and officials in the department
or ministry, a private secretary has
overall responsibility for coordinating
the development of the minister's policy
remit. You'll also be involved in ensuring
the decisions of the minister are fully
implemented by the department.
What qualifications do I need?
You'll need postgraduate qualifications
in economics or commerce,
preferably with a degree in law.
How much can I earn? Salaries
start from £32,905 to £38,580.

Find out more
* Civil service job search
civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk
* Discover careers in
the civil service
civil-service-careers.gov.uk
* Fast Stream
faststream.gov.uk
* Institute for Government
instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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