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Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible applicants must :must:

  • be studying for aan undergraduate 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) 2023 summer 2022 scheme is now open.

open for applications. To apply please visit the Civil Service Jobs website, vacancy reference 181028270561

Applications close on TuesdayMonday 2920 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 30th21 March to 8th6 April 2022.

2023. Interviews/assessments are likely to be held from 18th10 April to 4th5 May 2022.

2023. 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.

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Please note that some departments require candidates to have a UK footprint for 5 years to get security clearance, including the Home Office, Ministry of Defence and Office for National Statistics.

Resources for applicants

For further information about the recruitment process, please contact Urviread Boolakyour atApplication urvi.boolaky@dft.gov.ukGuidance Notes or(ODT, dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk43.3 KB)

Details about the kind of role you could be working in during your summer placement, can be found in the attached Job descriptions for 2022 (ODT, 45.9 KB) pack - due to be updated for 2023..

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.

Contact point for applicants

GESR Recruitment Team: gesrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk

Social media

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  1. 2022 scheme open to 29 March 2022

  2. 2021 scheme has been cancelled

  3. 2021 scheme withdrawn

  4. The scheme has now closed.

  5. link to application form added

  6. information on the 2020 scheme dates and job descriptions included

  7. The 2020 scheme will open in February 2020 rather than Winter 2019.

  8. Social Media links added

  9. Updated job descriptions document

  10. Updated job descriptions document

  11. Added 'Job description' document

  12. Added Job description doc

  13. The GES Summer Student 2019 scheme will be at 12pm on Tuesday 05 Feb and close at 12pm on Thursday 14th Feb.

  14. I have replaced the title with 2019, replaced first line which was 'Information for students...' with 'This scheme is only open..' I have also removed the third line 'The GES Summer Vacation..' with 'The GES Summer Student 2019 scheme will be opening soon!'

  15. Summer scheme now closed- application form removed and text amnded to reflect this

  16. Application form has been added

  17. Job description and application guidance has been added. Application form to follow soon.

  18. Scheme has closed

  19. scheme details have been updated

  20. Details of the 2017 GES summer vacation placement scheme will be posted here in the week commencing 23 January. The scheme will open for receipt of applications on Wednesday 8 February.

  21. Details about 2016 application dates added.

  22. First published.