The Civil Service Fast Stream has triumphed at The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers Awards, taking the Number 1 spot ahead of all other graduate schemes across the country.
The programme also took home the Best Public Sector Employer title.
The ranking is based on research involving more than 15,000 final year students from universities across the UK, and sees the Fast Stream climb from second place last year.
The Fast Stream is the Civil Service’s graduate development programme, taking participants through various roles across government departments over three to four years, with successful participants reaching Grade 7 level.
Ambition for the regions
This comes as the Government recently announced an ambition to have 50% of placements offered outside of London by 2030, making it increasingly possible for future leaders and managers to progress in their careers without ever needing to move to the capital.
Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, said
I’m delighted that the Civil Service Fast Stream has been recognised by graduates as a great place to kick-start a fulfilling career in public service.
Creating more opportunities for people across the country is a priority for this government. We now need to go further and faster in reforming the way the state delivers which is why we are placing more fast streamers in roles outside of London, so that brilliant minds from every corner of the country can help build the modern, effective Civil Service that Britain needs.
Return to top spot
Cat Little, Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary and Civil Service Chief Operating Officer, said
We are so proud that the Civil Service Fast Stream has returned to the top spot. This award shows graduates recognise the real opportunities the Fast Stream provides.
The programme develops participants’ skills, knowledge, and networks so they become confident, inspiring leaders who help the government deliver its priorities and make a real difference to communities.
Find out how the Fast Stream opened doors for North East-based civil servant Keiron Ringwood.
