Civil Service

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Roles

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Administrative Assistant Administrative Officer Analyst Border Force Officer Deputy Director Director Economist Executive Officer Fast Stream Grade 6 Grade 7 HEO Immigration Officer Senior Civil Servant SEO

About the Civil Service

What is the Civil Service?

The Civil Service is the body of people who work for the UK government, supporting ministers and delivering public services. From policy and delivery to operations and specialist roles, it spans hundreds of professions across the country.

Is it a rewarding career?

Many people find it rewarding. You can work on issues that matter to the public, get structured pay and progression, and benefit from job security and a good work-life balance. It can be demanding too, so it helps to be clear on what you want from your career.

What kind of work do you do?

It depends on your role and department. You might be in policy, analysis, digital, operations, HR, communications, or frontline delivery. Grading (EO, HEO, SEO, G7 and so on) gives a shared framework, but day to day work varies hugely.