Government Economics Service Fast Stream 2025
Apply before Midday on Thursday 7th November 2024
Details
Reference number
371766
Salary
£31,186
A
Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
Job grade
Higher Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
FSET - Centrally Managed Scheme
Type of role
Fast Stream
Working pattern
Full-time
Number of jobs available
111
Contents
Location
Remote working (anywhere in the UK)
About the job
Job summary
Embark on a career path with the Government Economics Service (GES): influence policy and shape the government’s response to today’s essential economic issues.
Job description
The Government Economics Service champions economics in government: supporting our economists and promoting the use of high-quality economic analysis in policy making. We have a large cross-government presence, with more than 3,400 members. The Fast Stream is a great way to join!
As a Government Economics Service fast streamer you will be involved in important current issues, helping to shape government policy.
GES economists operate across the entire Civil Service. On this scheme you’ll have the chance to develop your expertise through three job postings across government.
Fast streamers work in a broad range of areas such as:
macro-economic modelling
competition policy
international financial issues
labour market trends
taxation
housing benefits
local government finance
public health
criminal justice
You’ll also develop as a leader for the profession, helping to maximise the impact and influence of analysis within government.
The work of the GES economists across government is diverse, taking in the full range of economic approaches, methods and applications. Your experiences on scheme will be equally diverse, with the opportunity of working in a wide range of government departments or agencies, and sometimes even overseas. You will experience the application of economics in the real world, applying your academic knowledge to help shape and define the government’s responses to the important issues of the day. You will learn how economists utilise their knowledge to improve policy, delivery and national socio-economic outcomes.
As the UK’s largest recruiter of economists, you will join a vibrant and growing community of more than 3,400 professionals across government, operating in more than 50 departments and agencies across the UK.
Promotion and successful completion of the scheme will see you earn between £45k and £55k. The scheme is designed so that, wherever you find yourself working in government beyond the GES Fast Stream scheme, you will have the skills that allow you to be a professional leader and manager within government.
As a Government Economics Service fast streamer you will be involved in important current issues, helping to shape government policy.
GES economists operate across the entire Civil Service. On this scheme you’ll have the chance to develop your expertise through three job postings across government.
Fast streamers work in a broad range of areas such as:
macro-economic modelling
competition policy
international financial issues
labour market trends
taxation
housing benefits
local government finance
public health
criminal justice
You’ll also develop as a leader for the profession, helping to maximise the impact and influence of analysis within government.
The work of the GES economists across government is diverse, taking in the full range of economic approaches, methods and applications. Your experiences on scheme will be equally diverse, with the opportunity of working in a wide range of government departments or agencies, and sometimes even overseas. You will experience the application of economics in the real world, applying your academic knowledge to help shape and define the government’s responses to the important issues of the day. You will learn how economists utilise their knowledge to improve policy, delivery and national socio-economic outcomes.
As the UK’s largest recruiter of economists, you will join a vibrant and growing community of more than 3,400 professionals across government, operating in more than 50 departments and agencies across the UK.
Promotion and successful completion of the scheme will see you earn between £45k and £55k. The scheme is designed so that, wherever you find yourself working in government beyond the GES Fast Stream scheme, you will have the skills that allow you to be a professional leader and manager within government.
Person specification
you need to be eligible to work in the UK
you need to have, or expect to receive, a first or upper second-class (2:1) degree (or international equivalent), or a degree apprenticeship or higher or a postgraduate degree in economics
for joint degrees, at least 50% of the course modules should be in economics
you must have studied both micro and macroeconomics to qualify
if you graduated more than five years ago then you must have examples of how you have maintained your economic knowledge
you need to have, or expect to receive, a first or upper second-class (2:1) degree (or international equivalent), or a degree apprenticeship or higher or a postgraduate degree in economics
for joint degrees, at least 50% of the course modules should be in economics
you must have studied both micro and macroeconomics to qualify
if you graduated more than five years ago then you must have examples of how you have maintained your economic knowledge
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
- Developing Self and Others
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £31,186, contributes
£9,034 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
The GES Fast Stream offers a unique and fantastic opportunity to begin your career as a government economist. You will have the opportunity to work on issues that really matter, learn how government works, and gain the experience that will allow you to be a future leader within the UK Civil Service.
You will also have access to the benefits available to all UK Civil Servants, including the Civil Service Pension Scheme, professional qualifications, flexible working, season ticket loans, sports and social activities, childcare assistance and more.
You will also have access to the benefits available to all UK Civil Servants, including the Civil Service Pension Scheme, professional qualifications, flexible working, season ticket loans, sports and social activities, childcare assistance and more.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours.
There are several phases in the Fast Stream application process. Some of these assessments are multimedia in that they present information in video, audio, graphical or visual formats, as well as text. We hope you find it an engaging process and one that gives you a real insight into the role of a fast streamer.
At the initial application stage you will be asked to complete some background information which will include some diversity questions - which are for monitoring purposes only and will have no bearing on selection outcomes - along with the opportunity to identify your preferences in terms of the different Fast Stream schemes. You can choose up to four.
When you apply please register with a personal email address, and not a work or university email address.
Assessment Phases
There are 3 online tests:
Using Data - In this test you will be asked to weigh up options and to make decisions on different scenarios, perform calculations, solve problems and evaluate and interpret numerical information.
Work-based scenarios - This test measures interpersonal skills, utilising video based scenarios and you are required to assess the effectiveness of various responses.
Case Study assessment - In this test you are required to take Work based scenarios on an imaginary role, learning and responding to a series of challenges and situations and adapting to the changes you are presented with.
Additional information - depending on the schemes you have chosen, there may be additional information to be completed, or an intermediate sift process.
Fast Stream Assessment Centre - if you pass the above stages you'll be invited to attend a half day assessment centre. This will be conducted virtually on line. The Fast Stream Assessment Centre (FSAC) reflects some of the key elements of a Fast Stream role and will consist of a leadership scenario, a team scenario and a written scenario. Information will be presented via an app that you will be able to access remotely.
Final Selection Board - most schemes will then require a Final Selection Board. We'll ask you to attend this final assessment if you reach the required standard at FSAC.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
At the initial application stage you will be asked to complete some background information which will include some diversity questions - which are for monitoring purposes only and will have no bearing on selection outcomes - along with the opportunity to identify your preferences in terms of the different Fast Stream schemes. You can choose up to four.
When you apply please register with a personal email address, and not a work or university email address.
Assessment Phases
There are 3 online tests:
Using Data - In this test you will be asked to weigh up options and to make decisions on different scenarios, perform calculations, solve problems and evaluate and interpret numerical information.
Work-based scenarios - This test measures interpersonal skills, utilising video based scenarios and you are required to assess the effectiveness of various responses.
Case Study assessment - In this test you are required to take Work based scenarios on an imaginary role, learning and responding to a series of challenges and situations and adapting to the changes you are presented with.
Additional information - depending on the schemes you have chosen, there may be additional information to be completed, or an intermediate sift process.
Fast Stream Assessment Centre - if you pass the above stages you'll be invited to attend a half day assessment centre. This will be conducted virtually on line. The Fast Stream Assessment Centre (FSAC) reflects some of the key elements of a Fast Stream role and will consist of a leadership scenario, a team scenario and a written scenario. Information will be presented via an app that you will be able to access remotely.
Final Selection Board - most schemes will then require a Final Selection Board. We'll ask you to attend this final assessment if you reach the required standard at FSAC.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the
Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)
and the
Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : faststream.applicationsupport@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- Email : faststream.applicationsupport@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : faststream.applicationsupport@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.
If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact Government Recruitment Service at: cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.
If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: info@csc.gov.uk.
For further information on the Recruitment Principles, and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk.
If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact Government Recruitment Service at: cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.
If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: info@csc.gov.uk.
For further information on the Recruitment Principles, and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk.
