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Careers in the Government Economic Service

Careers in the Government Economic Service. Dr Graeme Roy Senior Economic Adviser Scottish Government. GES. GOVERNMENT ECONOMIC SERVICE. Making economists better Making better use of economics. WHAT IS THE GOVERNMENT ECONOMIC SERVICE?.

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Careers in the Government Economic Service

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  1. Careers in the Government Economic Service Dr Graeme Roy Senior Economic Adviser Scottish Government

  2. GES GOVERNMENT ECONOMIC SERVICE Making economists better Making better use of economics WHAT IS THE GOVERNMENT ECONOMIC SERVICE? • The Government Economic Service is the professional body responsible for UK civil servants • There are currently approximately 1400 economists in the GES • HM Treasury • Office for Budget Responsibility; • BIS • DWP • Scottish Government

  3. WHERE? • Majority of UK Government posts are based in Whitehall • Though some departments – e.g. DWP and Department of Health – have people working in Sheffield and Leeds; • DfID: East Kilbride • Scottish Government: Edinburgh & Glasgow • Largest employer of economists in Scotland

  4. What do we do in Scotland? • Devolved administration with responsibility for – • Education & Employability • Transport • Health • Environment • Energy • Enterprise and Economic Development • Current Ministers’ ambitions for constitutional change – • Macroeconomic policy • Taxation • Regulation • EU representation

  5. What do I do? • Head of the Office of the Chief Economic Adviser • Approx. 45 economists & statisticians (Edinburgh & Glasgow) • Economic policy, analysis and statistics • GDP, exports, labour market etc • Constitutional reform • Economic strategy • Ministerial support • Economic forecasting • Economic modelling – e.g. CGE modelling

  6. Benefits • Continually develop and expand your economics • Move post every 18-24 months • Continue your economic training – e.g. technical modelling • Fast paced, challenging environment

  7. Other Benefits • 36 hour flexible week • Pay: Starting salary £27,000 • Progression: • Development opportunities – including promotion to Economic Adviser • Secondment

  8. Who are we looking for? • Undergraduates • But increasingly, given the skill-set required, Masters students and PhDs

  9. Who are we looking for? • A strong grasp of economics • Ability to apply your economic knowledge to practical problems • Good communication skills (potential – not the finished product) • Analytical judgement – understanding the wider context of your work.

  10. Basic Criteria • 2.1 in economics or degree with at least half economics or Masters in economics • Competences - Initiative, Organisation of time and Delivering Results • Extra curricular activities • Check nationality criteria (UK, Commonwealth, EU)

  11. 2 ways to join Scottish Government • Short-term temporary contracts • Send CV to us • Email: Sandra.Smith@scotland.gsi.gov.uk • Good opportunity to experience life in Government

  12. 2 ways to join Scottish Government • To join Scottish Government (or other UK Department) permanently apply via GES Faststream process • Formal assessment centre recruitment of Economists to UK Civil Service • To join Scottish Government, apply via GES Faststream – and choose Scottish Government has your favoured department • 2 sections to the process – • Economic Assessment Centre (to test your ability as an economist); • Faststream (to test your general competencies)

  13. Economic Assessment Centre • Tests 3 competences: • Knowledge of economics • Application of economics • Communication • Policy paper • Presentation on policy recommendation • Technical Economic questions • Structured interview

  14. After EAC • Faststream Assessment • E-tray • FSAC • Diplomatic Service – Additional interview • Assess general competencies to join Civil Service – e.g. team working, communication skills

  15. Further information • www.civilservice.gov.uk/networks/ges • Email: graeme.roy@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

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