Government Economic Service Summer Scheme

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Summer Placementsplacements generally last 6-12 weeks over the summer period,period and are paid. The scheme offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience working in the Civil Service, applying economics to real issues that matter.matter. 

Placements take place in a variety of UK Government departments and can involve analysing data, providing advice on policy optionsoptions, or preparing briefings for officials and ministers. Many summer placement students have gonecome onback to join us for a permanent careersrole inafter thefinishing GES.their degree.  

OurSalary 

London RoleMinimum: in£24,380, GovernmentNational Minimum: £22,440 (salaries vary according to department and location)  

Location 

TheBirmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Newport, Sheffield, Titchfield (Fareham), Treforest (Pontypridd), Wolverhampton, York (locations vary according to government department.)

About the Government Economic Service (GES)) 

We isare at the heartprofessional ofbody decision-makingfor economists in the UK Government,the withCivil Service. With over 3,500 members, we are the largest recruiter of economists workingin acrossthe country. We recruit student, graduate, and apprentice economists and support their professional development in more than 50 government departments andin agencies.locations across the UK.  

The work of of GES economists economists has been integral to understanding and responding to fast-moving events such as Covid-19, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and changes in financial markets. Economic analysis is central to policy-makingpolicymaking on long-term challenges such as climate change, education, biodiversity and inequality.inequality. 

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TheJoin GESour summer placement scheme is aimed at economics students who are considering a career in the GESQ&A after graduation.session The placements generally last between 6 to 12find weeksout andmore takeabout place over the summerapplication period.process You could spend 6-12 weeks working on real government policy alongside government economists and policywhat officials.it Theis joblike could involve analysing data, providing advice on policy options or preparing briefings for officials and ministers. Many summer placement students have gone on to permanentbe careersa instudent the Government Economic Service.

Question and Answer Session

Interested in finding out more about being an economist in government?government. WantThe toonline applysession forwill thistake role,place but not sure if it is for you?on: 

DateMonday of15 Q&AJanuary session2024, to12.00-13.00. beClick announcedhere into Januaryjoin 2024 when the next scheme opens.meeting  

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

Eligibility RequirementsRequirements 

To be eligible applicants must:must: 

• be studying for an 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.schemes. 

How to ApplyApply 

The Government Economic Service (GES) 2024 summer scheme is due to open for applications in January 2024.

Please register your interest to receive email updates

The selection process will be designed specifically for the role.role. 

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

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

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

Candidates who are unsuccessful at the sift stage will not be given any feedback or comments. If you do not hear from us within 2 months of deadline, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.unsuccessful. 

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.Statistics. 

Example resources for applicants

applicants 

For further information about the recruitment process, please read our 20232024 Application Guidance Notes (ODT, 43.344.3 KB). New guidance will be published in January 2024.2024. 

Details about the kind of role you could be working in during your summer placement,placement can be found in the attached 20222024 Job descriptions (ODT, 45.9217 KB). pack. New job roles will be published in January 2024.2024. 

Equal opportunitiesopportunities 

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.retirement. 

Contact point for applicantsapplicants 

GESR Recruitment Team: GESRRecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk 

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Complaints procedure

procedure 

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 contact GESR by by email at: at: 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: at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk