Government Economic Service Degree Level Apprenticeship Programme

Tasks vary by government department. You can read indicative job descriptions here: https://bit.ly/ges_dap

Typically, our apprentices spend 4 days per week working in their government department, and 1 day studying online with the University of Kent.  

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will gain an economics degree (with no tuition fees to pay back) four years’ work experience in the Civil Service, and a permanent government role. This sets you up to build a brilliant career as an economist.  

Training:

Professional economist (integrated degree)

Training Outcome:
The range of opportunities open to you through the GESDAP programme is huge - working in government departments responsible for things like finance, business, energy, justice, education, and the UK Space Agency

That means you will have the opportunity to make change better in the areas that really matter to the world you live in – working on issues like: 

How government can support UK businesses to compete in a changing world  How government can support people to kickstart their lives after time in prison  How government can act to protect the environment  In government, great economics and great economists are contributing to the very biggest decisions that the country faces The same is true in private sector businesses. Great economics, and great economists provide leaders with the analysis and advice they need to make the biggest decisions

Employer Description:
The Government Economic Service (GES) is the organisation running the recruitment scheme, however successful applicants will receive an offer of employment from a government department or organisation, not the GES. Email us at GESRRecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk The Government Economic Service is the professional body for economists in the Civil Service. We recruit student, graduate, and apprentice economists to work in over 50 Government departments across the UK. With over 3,400 members, we are the largest recruiter of economists in the country.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed with 20% of this time spent on studying

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative