Civil Service Fair

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Civil Service Fair

Tuesday 20 October, 11:00-14:00
Glasgow University Union

If you want to make a real difference to people’s daily lives in the UK and beyond, a Civil Service career could be the way forward.

With over 450,000 employees, the Civil Service offers a vast spectrum of career opportunities in policy, data, finance, medicine, trade and many other areas.

Gain a deeper understanding of the diverse departments within the Civil Service, their functions, available job opportunities and the application process.

The fair will have short presentations from various government departments and exhibitor stands for you to put your questions direct to Civil Service staff.

Programme

11:00-14:00, Civil Service Fair
Dining Hall

Drop in at various stands in the Dining Hall to learn about opportunities with a range of Civil Service departments. Confirmed exhibitors:

11:10-14:00, 'Silent' Presentations
Dining Hall

This year, we're introducing Silent Talks—short, focused sessions where you can pop on a headset and hear directly from Civil Service representatives, all within the buzz of the fair.

Topics

11:10-11:20 Careers at CICA: Discover career opportunities at the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.

11:30-11:40 International Careers & AI Policy: Explore international-facing Civil Service roles and international AI policy.

11:50-12:00 Careers in DWP: Find out about career pathways and opportunities within the Department for Work and Pensions.

12:10-12:20 Civil Service Fast Stream: Hear first-hand experiences and get tips on navigating the application process.

12:30-12:40 Careers in Government Security: Gain insights into roles within the Government Security Group.

12:50-13:00 HMRC Tax Specialist Programme: Learn about the graduate programme and how to apply.

*CANCELLED*13:10-13:20 Inside IBCA: Discover the organisation's journey, progress so far and opportunities in Glasgow. *CANCELLED*

13:30-13:40 Careers in BIST across Scotland: Explore opportunities within the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade.

13:50-14:00 Careers and Insights of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

*CANCELLED*13:50-14:00 Future Policy Internship Programme: Find out more about this exclusive internship opportunity. *CANCELLED*

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Important information

We’re committed to making our events accessible and inclusive for all attendees. If you have specific needs, require any adjustments or have any questions to fully participate in this event, contact us in advance at careers@glasgow.ac.uk. We encourage you to reach out as early as possible so we can work together to ensure a positive and supportive experience for everyone. We'll do our best to make arrangements where possible.

All students registering for and attending this event should ensure they have read our Statement of Service which includes our Code of Conduct.

Photography and filming may take place at this event. To learn more about how we process your personal data related to this, see our privacy notices.

If you have any questions about the event, contact us via email.