The Civil Service Fast Stream

Unlock your leadership and management potential with the Fast Stream programme. You’ll be empowered to shape your way in postings across government departments where you’ll tackle real issues that matter to people across the UK.

The Civil Service supports the government to implement its policies effectively. From benefits and pensions to employment services, prisons to driving licences, our work impacts every aspect of UK life.

Our award-winning Fast Stream programme accelerates careers through unique development opportunities, where you will experience a variety of postings across government departments, providing a breadth and depth of experience, and where you will build connections and professional networks to support your success.

Join us and shape your future in a Civil Service that’s evolving for a fast-changing world and addressing the biggest challenges impacting the UK.

If you are successful, your start date will depend on the specific Fast Stream scheme you’ve applied to. All schemes begin in September or October the year after you apply, on either 1 September or 29 September 2025.

All you need is an open mind and the determination to succeed, and we’ll invest in you.

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Why we’re a great place to work

Join us and you’ll become part of a vibrant community of professionals of all ages, cultures and backgrounds, who have one goal in common: to give back to the communities they serve.

While these are full time roles, our flexible working arrangements will give you space to achieve a work life balance that works for you.