Government Economic Service Summer Scheme 2023

Details

Reference number

270561

Salary

£18,500 Minimium £21,000 London, Minimium £18,500 National pro rata

Job grade

Administrative Officer
Executive Officer

Contract type

Temporary

Length of employment

6 to 12 weeks

Business area

Economics

Type of role

Analytical
Economist

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time

Number of jobs available

69

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About the job

Benefits

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Location

Birmingham, Darlington, East Kilbride, Fareham, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newport (Gwent), Sheffield

About the job

Job summary

Are you interested in finding out more about the work of an economist in Government? Would you like to be part of projects which have an impact on our economy? Want to gain some experience which will stand out on your CV before finishing your degree course? Well, then, this is the scheme for you!

Question and Answer Session

Interested in finding out more about being an economist in government? Want to apply for this role, but not sure if it is for you?

Attend our Question and Answer (Q&A) session from 12:00 noon to 12:45pm, Tuesday 14 March 2023 on Microsoft Teams: Click here to join the meeting

We will give you:

Information regarding a career in Government economics and in the Civil Service

• An outline of the recruitment process for the scheme
• Our tips on filling out the application form

Job description

Key objectives for the role include:

• Gaining knowledge and skills of government economics
• Experience of working in the Civil Service
• Working alongside experienced government economists
• Raise awareness of the job opportunities available

Please see the job pack for further information.

Person specification

The Government Economic Service (GES) Summer Scheme is aimed at economics students who are considering a career in the GES after graduation and would like to know more about the Civil Service. These placements are for up to 12 weeks and take place over the 2023 summer period.

Qualifications

Applicants must be studying for a degree in economics or a joint degree where economics comprises at least 50% of the course so far.

This scheme is only open to students in their penultimate year of undergraduate study and who are on course for a 2:1 or 1st class degree as demonstrated by their first year results.


Where we have asked for candidates to provide a name-blind (anonymous) CV, you will need to ensure you clearly list your year 1 and 2 (year 3 if applicable) degree modules, number of credits per module per year, clearly marking which module is Economics by putting 'econ' next to the modules and your first year degree grade.

You do not need to list your GCSE’s or A-Levels.

Please refer to the Application Guidance attached.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Macroeconomics
• Microeconomics

Benefits

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

During the application process you will be asked to complete an online numeracy test.

Please note: The test deadline is the same as the application deadline.

The GESR Recruitment Team work Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Therefore, technical support will not be available outside of these hours.

The numerical test is not timed. Therefore, you should not need to request extra time to complete this test as a reasonable adjustment. For further information on reasonable adjustments and practice tests please read: Reasonable adjustments for online tests - a candidate guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

The sift is due to take place from 21 March to 6 April 2023. Interviews/assessments are likely to be held from week commencing 10 April to 5 May 2023. We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. However, there may be occasions when these dates will change.

Candidates who are successful at the sift stage will receive notification and will be interviewed at one of the participating Departments. Due to the large volume of applications expected, applicants will be randomly allocated for interview at any of the participating departments.

Candidates who are unsuccessful at the sift stage will not be given any feedback or comments.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.

Occasionally, a Department might withdraw from the scheme before placements are offered or we might have more successful candidates than available placements. In such cases, applicants will be placed in the reserve pool.

Placement Offer

All candidates will be offered a role based on merit. Location preference will be taken into consideration but is not guaranteed.

Please note that some departments require candidates to have a UK footprint of 5 years and no period longer than 3 months outside of the UK to get security clearance.

Contract Terms and Applications

Contracts are as set by the relevant departments. All civil servants are appointed on merit through fair and open competition. The selection process will consider your attitude, capability, talent and willingness to learn. If appointed you will be expected to carry out your role with dedication and a commitment to the Civil Service and its core values of integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality.

Immigration

Please note that it is possible to meet the nationality requirements and still not be legally entitled to work in the UK.

Individuals will need to demonstrate their eligibility under the Civil Service Nationality Rules (CSNRs). Nationality requirements are explained in more detail on the Civil Service nationality rules webpage.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, as we do not offer sponsorship.

For full details please see Nationality requirements.

Equal Opportunities

At the GES we welcome applications from anyone with the necessary qualifications, regardless of sex, marital status, race, colour, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or, in Northern Ireland, community background. There are no age limits.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
• relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
• certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : GESR Recruitment Team Email : gesrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk

Recruitment team :

Email : GESRRecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk

Further information

Complaints Process: Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment based on fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact gesrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk.

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment. For further information on the Recruitment Principles, and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk.