GESDAP JD Pack

Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship Programme (GESDAP) 2026: 

Job Descriptions 

The following document contains job descriptions from the departments participating in this year’s GES degree apprenticeship scheme. They give you an insight into the work of the department, and the role of an apprentice 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 in one of your preferred locations. 

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 Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) 

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Department for Transport  (DFT)

Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) 

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)

Department for Work and Pensions(DWP) 

His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC)

Home Office (HO)

Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG)

Ministry of Defence (MOD)  

Ofsted

Office for National Statistics(ONS)