17 different schemes on the Fast Stream, each with high-quality, structured learning and a career path within a government profession. 

You can choose more than 1 scheme preference when you apply.

Useful resource:

• The Civil Service Fast Stream: An Unofficial Guide is written by current and previous Fast Streamers.

• It gives you honest, insider insight into one of the UK’s most competitive graduate programmes, from understanding the process to top tips for every assessment stage.

TIP: Most employers recruit from any degree subject - look for these as you are unlikely to see your HaSS degree specified

• Higher Executive Officer - Fast Stream
• Executive Officer - new graduate
• Administrative Officer - look at this grade if you lack experience required for EO grade

In 2025 applications close 6th April.

We run cohorts every 3-4 months.

You must be able to join us at our London offices for at least 2 days each week so that you can build relationships across the business

Make your mark by spending six months between January – July 2025 working with the best at the leading UK publisher.

Eligibility

• To apply, you’ll need to identify as from a lower socio-economic background.

• We use parental occupation at age 14 to measure this as the Social Mobility Commission suggests it to be the most accurate measure available to assess socio-economic background, as well as being accessible to those from all nationalities.  

All nine trainees are paid £25,500 pro rata (£12,750 for the duration of the programme) and we offer financial support to those commuting from outside of London.

We have roles spanning across:

🤳 Marketing & Communications

🎬 PR & Publicity

🎨 Creative & Design

📈 Business & Sales

⭐ ... and more!

Kickstart your career in the entertainment industry and apply today.

TIP: Apply ASAP as adverts will close when we have enough applications.

(2025 applications opened early March)

Our research interns work across the research team, with each intern typically allocated to one of the themes in our work programme (e.g. civil service, devolution, public finances, etc). The precise nature of each individual internship will vary according to the needs of the projects that specific teams are working on, but key tasks include:

• Carrying out literature reviews

• Completing background research and conducting interviews with MPs, civil servants and others alongside colleagues

• Undertaking data analysis, including creating and updating charts and developing data visualisation skills

• Working with colleagues across the research and communications teams to organise and deliver the IfG’s public and private events

• Presenting research findings to colleagues

• Writing explainers and contributing to published reports

• Providing other forms of administrative support to the rest of your team as required.  

In 2025 the application deadline for this role is Tuesday 29 April.

In 2025 applications closed May 5th.

Most schemes recruit only at specific times of the year. Some are also open to non-graduates.

Many of these organisations also offer entry-level roles and apprenticeships that may be suitable for graduates.

Our Graduate Programme is a 2 year long supported skills development and career management opportunity that places graduates at the heart of the organisation, giving them the opportunities to jumpstart their career in local government, take on leadership training, and inject fresh perspectives into the organisation.

We are seeking candidates with:

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Organisational skills

• Leadership potential

• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Ability to take initiative

Candidates should have graduated prior to applying for a position on the Graduate Programme.