Welcome to the Government Economic Service
Think of all the issues that have hit the headlines recently. Behind every story will be an economist, delving into the details to establish the economic pros and cons.
It's important work, which is why we need people who can handle responsibility and the knowledge that they will be affecting lives nationwide.
The Government Economic Service (GES) is the UK's largest recruiter of economists with over 1,400 professionals in more than 30 departments and agencies. The GES can give you access to a wide variety of economist career options. Whichever one you choose, you will be getting to the heart of complex issues that are determining the nation's future.
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Are you an ex-GES member? Are you interested in coming back to work in the GES?
If you were a permanent member of staff and have maintained your professional development as an economist, then you may be eligible for re-instatement in the GES. If you would like to discuss options please send your CV with a short note explaining why you left the GES and why you are now considering returning to: Alison.Cookson-Hall@HM-Treasury.gov.uk
Provisional Assistant Economist Posts in Sheffield
The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for motivated, talented and hard-working Economics graduates to become Government Economists, based in Sheffield. For more information on the positions and how to apply, please view the DCSF/BIS Provisional Assistant Economist Job Description. Please note that applications should arrive no later than Monday 27th July 2009.
Fast Stream Assistant Economist Appointments
These appointments are at graduate entry level or for those with less than 3 years work experience as a professional economist
To apply for a Fast Stream Assistant Economist post, you should already have, or hope to obtain in 2009, a first or upper second class honours degree in economics, or a postgraduate degree in economics. At least 50% of the course modules must be in economics. You must have studied both macro and microeconomics to qualify. If you graduated more than 5 years ago, you must give examples in the competency section of the application form, of economic articles you have read in depth to demonstrate that you have maintained competency in economics.
For more information please view our Assistant Economist section
Please note:
- The 2009 Recruitment Round 2 closed on 30 April 2009
- 2010 Round 1 will open on 21 September 2009 and closes on 02 November 2009.
- 2010 Round 2 will open on 01 February 2010 and will close on 30 April 2010.
Economic Adviser Appointments
As well as 2.1 or a MSc in Economics, you will need to demonstrate substantial current experience in your career as a professional economist.
We run three centralised schemes a year on behalf of a number of government departments. These schemes are usually held in January/February: May/June and October/November. The next centralised direct entrant Economic Advisor scheme will be advertised here in Summer 2009.
For details of how to apply and more information please see our Economic Adviser section.
Student Placements
As a student you would provide support to professional economists dealing with a range of issues affecting Government policy.
We offer two types of placements
- 12 month sandwich student placements; and
- 6-12 week summer vacation placements.
To apply for either of these placements, students must be studying for a degree in economics or, if it is a joint degree, economics must comprise at least 50% of the total course.
The Summer Vacation Student Placement Scheme 2010 will open for applications in December 2009.
For more information please see our Student Placements section.
Nationality Requirements for GES appointments
It is important that you click on the link below if you are subject to employment restrictions
Applicants for GES posts must be UK nationals, Commonwealth citizens, members of the European Economic Area (EEA), or Swiss nationals who have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. There are further restrictions for the Diplomatic Service Options.
Immigration
Please note that it is possible to meet the above nationality requirements and still not be legally entitled to work in the UK. The UK Border Agency operate a points-based immigration policy (see their website) which applies to the migrants from outside the European Economic Area, Switzerland and Turkey.
Please click here for further information about this and the nationality requirements.