We are thrilled to introduce the new STEM Apprenticeship Pathway Guide – an accessible and visually rich resource designed to showcase the huge potential of STEM careers across government. This guide brings STEM apprenticeships to life. It demystifies what they …
Sue Richards – Crisis Management Lead and Chartered Engineer and Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (CEng MIET) For National Apprenticeship Week 2026, Sue Richards, Crisis Management Lead for Ofgem, started her career as an apprentice and strongly supports alternative pathways into engineering and the …
Nick Jones - Engineering People Coach, Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Ministry of Defence For National Apprenticeship Week 2026, Nick Jones, [Engineering People Coach, Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Ministry of Defence] outlines how an apprenticeship can open doors you never imagined- shaping not just a career, …
Esther Faith Rowland, Assistant Engineer – NPL For National Apprenticeship Week 2026, Esther Faith Rowland, Assistant Engineer, shares her journey as an engineering apprentice at the National Physical Laboratory, reflecting on her personal growth throughout the apprenticeship. Early inspiration and choosing the path When I began my GCSEs, I …
Dr Beverley MacKenzie As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2026, Dr Beverley MacKenzie, a lifelong advocate of apprenticeships, reflects on their unique value in combining academic study with real-world experience. Why apprenticeships matter From my experience, apprenticeships at all levels …
Andrew Burgon – Measurement Scientist Apprentice, NPL Andrew shares his journey and growing passion for metrology and quantum technologies through his apprenticeship at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) during National Apprenticeship Week 2026. Discovering a new passion I didn't necessarily have a deep passion …
Sciencewise is the UK’s internationally respected programme for public dialogue with science and technology, ensuring public opinions and concerns are factored into policy-making. Sciencewise Programme Director Katie Weeks explains more about their work. From climate change to artificial intelligence, genome editing to data research, science and …
A message from Dame Angela McLean, Head of GSE Profession and Government Chief Scientific Adviser “As Government Chief Scientific Adviser and Head of the GSE Profession, I am delighted to introduce this year’s Professional Recognition Week which will take place from Monday 8 December to …
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. …
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