Government Economic Service Summer Scheme 2022

Job descriptions for 2022

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The Government Economic Service (GES) summer scheme for 2022 will be open for applications to 29 March 2022 at 11.55 (PM).

To apply please visit the Civil Service Jobs website, vacancy reference 181028

The next scheme will be advertised in early 2023.

The Government Economic Service (GES) summer scheme is aimed at economics students who are considering a career in the GES after graduation. The placements generally last between 6 and 12 weeks and take place over the summer period.

You can find out more about the type of work available to students by reading these case studies by former students.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible applicants must :

• be studying for a degree in economics or a joint degree where economics comprises at least 50% of the total course, studied so far
• be on course for a 2:1 or 1st class degree. (based on your 1st year results)
• and have the right to work in the UK

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

Please note: We do not offer sponsorships for our schemes.

How to Apply

The Government Economic Service (GES) summer 2022 scheme is now open.

To apply please visit the Civil Service Jobs website, vacancy reference 181028

Applications close on Tuesday 29 March at 23.55pm

A selection of job descriptions for the 2022 scheme can be found in the attached Job Description 2022 pack.

The sift is due to take place from 30th March to 8th April 2022.

Interviews/assessments are likely to be held from 18th April to 4th May 2022.

We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.

The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment could include:

• an interview and GES Numeracy Test.

If you have any queries concerning your 2022 application, please contact Urvi Boolaky at urvi.boolaky@dft.gov.uk or dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Equal opportunities

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, but employing departments will expect several years’ service before retirement.

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Complaints procedure

Complaints must be submitted in writing/email and addressed to:

gesrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk

Please provide the fullest account possible of the circumstances surrounding your complaint.

If you do not submit your complaint within a year after the campaign took place, we will not be obliged to consider it.

Our commitment to you

• we will aim to acknowledge your complaint within three working days of its receipt
• we will take your complaint seriously, give it high priority and investigate it fully and impartially
• we will aim to send you a full written response to your complaint within 20 working days of its receipt. If this is not possible, we will let you know, and explain why
• if your complaint is upheld, we shall take action to ensure that the event complained does not recur
• if your complaint is not upheld, we will advise you of options for pursuing it further, should you wish to do so