Civil Service Fast Stream Recruitment Data 2019, 2020 and 2021
Summary
The Government Skills and Curriculum Unit published recruitment data for the Civil Service Fast Stream programme covering 2019, 2020, and 2021. The Fast Stream is the Civil Service's flagship graduate-level leadership development programme. The data forms part of evidence gathering for a refreshed training offer by 2024, covering core skills for government and digital, data and technology.
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The Government Skills and Curriculum Unit published recruitment data for the Civil Service Fast Stream covering the years 2019, 2020, and 2021. This is a statistical publication providing transparency on the flagship graduate-level leadership development programme. The Fast Stream aims to develop future Civil Service leaders through merit-based selection.
For government HR professionals and workforce planners, this data provides baseline metrics for monitoring diversity, application volumes, and recruitment outcomes. Educational institutions advising students on civil service careers may find the statistics useful for career guidance. The publication is informational only and creates no compliance obligations.
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Civil Service Fast Stream: recruitment data 2019, 2020 and 2021
The Government Skills and Curriculum Unit has published data on Civil Service Fast Stream recruitment for the years 2019, 2020 and 2021.
From: Cabinet Office, Government People Group and Government Skills and Curriculum Unit Published 10 December 2021 Last updated 18 August 2023
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This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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Civil Service Fast Stream Recruitment Data 2019
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Civil Service Fast Stream Recruitment Data 2020
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Civil Service Fast Stream Recruitment Data 2021
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The Fast Stream is the Civil Service’s flagship graduate-level leadership development programme. It aims to equip some of the brightest citizens with the knowledge, skills and networks they need to be future Civil Service leaders. It is an investment in talent, intended to ensure present and future governments are supported by an efficient and effective Civil Service with the right skill set and the versatility to respond to changing priorities.
We strive to have a Civil Service Fast Stream offer that rivals the best graduate schemes in the UK. One reflective of Civil Service strategic workforce requirements that enable the government to deliver better outcomes for UK citizens.
This recruitment data forms part of the extensive evidence gathering we are carrying out. By 2024, there will be a refreshed high-quality training offer to make sure we maintain a programme fit for the needs of modern government. It will include for example core skills for government and digital, data and technology. This will be part of a united Civil Service training curriculum set out in the 5 strands of the Curriculum and Campus for Government Skills.
The Civil Service recruits to the Fast Stream strictly based on fair and open competition and selection on merit.
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Published 10 December 2021 Last updated 18 August 2023 show all updates
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18 August 2023
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