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Careers in the Government Economic Service

Careers in the Government Economic Service

Assistant Economist Graduate Scheme Economics Degree Apprenticeship Student Sandwich Placements Student Summer Placements

Hello. We are the Government Economic Service (GES), the professional body for economists in the Civil Service. With over 3,400 members, we are the largest recruiter of economists in the country.

We recruit student, graduate, and apprentice economists and support their professional development in more than 70 government departments and in many locations across the UK. We are also home to the UK’s first economics degree-level apprenticeship.

Benefits of working for the Government Economic Service

Meaningful work that benefits society
Wide range of government departments on offer
Opportunities across the UK
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Flexible working
25 days annual leave (+8 public holidays)
Competitive pension scheme
An inclusive working environment

Careers with the Government Economic Service

If you are interested in a career in government economics, there are several ways you can join the Government Economic Service. We run annual recruitment schemes for people at different stages of their career journey, from school leavers to experienced economists. Here is an overview of the schemes we run:

Assistant Economist Graduate Scheme

As an economist in government, you will have the opportunity to influence how the government responds to the most important public policy challenges of the day. Assistant economist roles are available in a range of government departments across the UK. Find out more about the scheme, the eligibility criteria, and how to register your interest.

Economics Degree Apprenticeship

For those without an economics degree, we run a nationwide degree-level apprenticeship scheme. This is a four-year programme which offers you the opportunity to work in a government department at the same time as studying for a fee-free Economics degree with the University of Kent. Find out more about the scheme, the eligibility criteria, and how to register your interest.

Student Sandwich Placement Scheme

For students in the penultimate year of an Economics degree. If you would like to spend a year working in a government department, making a difference to society, and learning about the role of economics in government then visit our Sandwich Scheme page. Find out more about the scheme, the eligibility criteria and how to register your interest.

Student Summer Placement Scheme

For students in the penultimate year of an Economics degree. Much like our Sandwich Scheme, but shorter, the Summer Scheme is for those who want to spend a summer building work experience and learning about government economics. Find out more about the scheme, the eligibility criteria and how to register your interest.

If you have any questions about our recruitment schemes, you can contact us on gesr.enquiries@hmtreasury.gov.uk. You can also keep up-to-date with Government Economic Service news and updates by following us on social media.

“We are incredibly proud of the work of economists in the civil service. Our relevant, rigorous and respected analysis has put us at the heart of major policy decisions over the years and the GES has come to be recognised as a highly effective body of professional economists.

A key part of this is our commitment to having a diverse workforce, attracting the brightest and the best, and creating an environment in which economists from all backgrounds thrive and succeed.”

Sam Beckett Head of the Government Economic Service

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