Welcome to the Government Economic Service Website

Think of all the issues that have hit the headlines recently. 

Behind every story there 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 
1000 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 chose, you will be getting to 
the heart of complex issues that are determining
the nation’s future.

There are 3 ways to join:

• Fast Stream Assistant Economist: Currently recruiting, closing date 30 April 2008
• Economic Adviser
• Students Placements

We are currently running a centralised direct entrant Economic Adviser scheme on behalf of the following departments:

Additional posts in other government departments and/or locations may become available before the closing date so please check this website regularly. Candidates who submit application forms before any additional posts are advertised will be invited to revise their departmental choices and to submit additional evidence of relevant experience in these areas.

Please click here for the advert

Please click here for the information pack which includes eligibility criteria

Please click here for the application form

The closing date for applications is Friday, 16 May 2008.

For further details about the Assessment Centre please see the above information pack.

If you have any queries about the scheme please contact Debbie Lester on 0207 270 5564 or email: Debbie.lester@hm-treasury.gov.uk  

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 2008, 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 2 years ago you must be in an economics based job to demonstrate you have kept your economics skills up to date.

All applications should be submitted online.

The 2008 Recruitment scheme.
The open and closing dates for the next recruitment schemes for positions / vacancies in the GES for 2008 are:

• 1^st Round:
  Closed on: 31 October 2007
  
• 2^nd Round:
  Opens 1 February 2008
  Closes 30 April 2008

For details of how to apply please see ‘Applying for Assistant Economist posts’.

Applying for temporary work at Assistant Economist level

We also occasionally recruit temporary Assistant Economists, via a centralised scheme, for one year appointments with the expectation that they will apply for permanent appointment, via the Fast Stream Assessment Centre, during that year. If successful, they will remain in their department for a further 12 months before moving to another department.

Economic Adviser Appointments

As well as a 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.

For details of how to apply please see ‘Applying for an Economic Adviser appointment.’

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.

For details of how to apply please see ‘Applying for a student placement’.

Nationality Requirements for GES appointments

Applicants for GES posts must  be UK nationals, Commonwealth citizens or members of the European Economic Area (EEA). There are further restrictions for the  Diplomatic Service Options.