About the Civil Service
What exactly does the Civil Service do?
Every time you open a newspaper or turn on the news, chances are you'll read or see the Civil Service in action. We are one of the UK's largest employers and aim to deliver world class, customer-focused services. We seek the best talent to join the Civil Service, people who can be flexible, adaptable, fast moving and skilful. People who can take pride in their work, are passionate about improving and who will provide a high level of professionalism.
Our departments work with the government to formulate policies, while our agencies deliver them. We have civil servants at every level, carrying out essential work in all kinds of areas - from advising on pensions, investigating fraud or formulating the policy that drives nursery education.
We offer a stimulating and diverse career with extensive rewards. And you won't necessarily be bound to a desk either. You could be out at airports, living overseas, meeting the public, visiting farms, at sea or working in labs - all over the country.
Wholly committed to life-long learning, we encourage people to map out a personal training programme tailored to their career needs. And the benefits don't stop there. Typically, you'll get around 25 days' holiday with more than ten public holidays on top. Depending on your department you might also get season ticket loans and access to a wide range of sports and social facilities. Other possibilities include crèches, holiday play schemes and childcare assistance.
Whatever department you join, you'll work at the forefront of your profession, with the best training, support and promotion prospects. We strive towards a rich mix of people with different experiences, backgrounds, cultures, outlooks and ambitions. We're totally committed to the principles of equal opportunity and factors like age, gender, race, sexual orientation and physical ability don't come into our recruitment or promotion decisions - our opinion of you is always based on your skills, your potential and your achievements.
