2026 GES Graduate Scheme JD Pack

Government Economic Service: Assistant Economist Graduate Scheme 2026-27

Job Descriptions

The following document contains job descriptions from the departments participating in this year’s GES Assistant Economist Graduate Scheme. They give you an insight into the work of the department, and the role of economists within that department.  

If successful at interview, you will be allocated to any government department with a role available. Where possible, we will try to place you within a department with an office in one of your preferred locations. We are unable to take your preferred departments into account, as we must treat all applicants fairly, as well as meeting the need of each government department offering placements.  

Please note that the descriptions in this document may change as departmental need shifts in response to workload. This may include the locations and number of roles available. 

If you have any questions regarding the contents of this document, please email GESRrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk

Contents

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)

Department for Transport (DFT)

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)

Home Office (HO)

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)

Ministry of Defence (MOD)

Ofgem

Office for National Statistics (ONS)