Capability & Skills
Civil Service applications are now open until Friday 21 November 2025 What is the Royal Society Pairing Scheme? The Royal Society Pairing Scheme is a well-established collaboration between the Government Science & Engineering (GSE) Profession and The Royal Society. Each …
Are you curious about science and engineering roles in government? Would you like to influence decision-making and policy using your science and engineering background? Then the Government Science and Engineering Fast Stream (SEFS) could be the career choice for you. …
Civil servants joining the Science and Engineering Fast Stream Are you a current civil servant with a background in science or engineering and want to accelerate your career through leadership development? The Science and Engineering Fast Stream could be the …
The Government Science and Engineering (GSE) Profession places a strong emphasis on leadership values. The four leadership values; integrity, collaboration, decisiveness, and inclusion, provide a framework for successful leadership. Michelle Hackett, Head of International Fisheries Science at the Department for …
The GSE Professional Recognition Offer is a great opportunity to elevate your career in science and engineering. This initiative is a collaboration between the GSE Profession and leading professional organisations. It provides structured pathways to internationally recognised status through membership, …
This week is Learning at Work Week, and it provides a great opportunity to take some time for learning and development. The Government Science and Engineering (GSE) awareness courses are here to support civil, crown, and public servants with the …
Interchange Symposium 2025 STEM Futures is a partnership of organisations across government, industry and academia, delivered by the Government Science and Engineering (GSE) Profession team at the Government Office for –Science (GO-Science). STEM Futures aims to foster knowledge exchange at …
Many people think apprenticeships are just for young people but that is not true. I have just completed an HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) service and maintenance apprenticeship, which was the perfect opportunity to learn a new, in-demand skill in an …
Starting my apprenticeship in Group Finance at 16 years old was a unique experience - especially as I found myself among colleagues who were much older and more experienced. While my friends were heading off to university, I was diving …
Daniel Charles Smith – Assistant Scientist After a ten-year career in the aviation industry, I decided that it was time to follow my passion in science. Aside from wanting to do something that made an impact, I didn’t have specific …