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Working in the civil service
The civil service is a large public sector employer with a challenging portfolio of business priorities and agendas to deliver across government and the public. As a modern and dynamic employer we are keen to attract and retain high calibre individuals who have a sense of pride and professionalism to work in a complex and political environment.
The ability to work at a pace, with a high degree of passion is critical to delivering effectively to the public. We offer the opportunity to work in a range of areas to enable you to become a much more rounded individual with the capability to become the future leaders of the civil service.
Recruitment to the civil service follows the principle of selection on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition.
For further information, visit the Civil Service Commissioners' recruitment principles.
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Page last modified: 15 September 2009