Annual Salary
£28,000 to £49,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Civil Service executive officers work in government departments that develop policies and provide services to the public.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; on shifts
There will be
2.3% fewer Civil Service executive officer jobs in 2027.
As a Civil Service executive officer, your tasks will depend on your role and the government department you work in.
You could:
You could work in an office.
You can get into this job through:
You could apply to join the Civil Service after doing a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree, although a university qualification is not essential.
The Summer Internship Programme and the Civil Service Care Leavers Internship Scheme, offer undergraduates an insight into working in the Civil Service.
You'll usually need:
You could apply for a place on a higher or degree level apprenticeship with the Civil Service.
The apprenticeship you work towards will depend on the role and business area you work in.
You'll usually need:
You could start as an administrative officer. After gaining experience, you could apply for a post as an executive officer when vacancies become available.
You can apply directly for jobs. You'll be expected to have relevant work or life experience to do this.
You'll be assessed on your skills, knowledge and behaviours that fit in with the values of the Civil Service, as part of the application process.
If you're a graduate or in your final year of university, you can apply for a place on the Fast Stream scheme. Competition for places is very strong, so a degree with a higher grade and work experience will help you.
Your degree can be in any subject, though some Civil Service departments may prefer a degree in a subject that is relevant to their work, for example science and engineering.
You'll need to:
Movement to Work offers work experience opportunities in the Civil Service for unemployed young people.
You can find out more about working in the Civil Service from Civil Service Careers.
With experience, there’s often the opportunity to apply for jobs in different government departments.
There is a clear promotion structure in the Civil Service. If you’re on the Fast Stream you can expect to reach senior level in around 5 years.
You'll need: