Government Economic Service Degree Level Apprenticeship Programme

Summary

The Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship (GES DAP) is the first economics degree apprenticeship in the country. It’s a unique opportunity to earn a fee-free economics degree, whilst working in a paid government economics role. Our apprentices work on some of the most important issues our country faces.

Annual wage

£26,337 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£28,120 in London or £26,337 nationally.

Training course

Professional economist (integrated degree) (level 6)

Hours

Shifts to be confirmed with 20% of this time spent on studying

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

4 years

Positions available

47

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Tasks vary by government department. You can read indicative job descriptions here: https://bit.ly/ges_dap

Typically, our apprentices spend 4 days per week working in their government department, and 1 day studying online with the University of Kent.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will gain an economics degree (with no tuition fees to pay back) four years’ work experience in the Civil Service, and a permanent government role. This sets you up to build a brilliant career as an economist.

Where you’ll work

Postcodes: B1 1RN; B1 1TZ; B2 4AJ, B2 4BJ; B15 1SL; BS34 8JH; CR0 2WF; CR9 2BY; DL1 5AD;

DL1 5QE; E14 4QZ; E15 1AW; M1 6EU; M2 3LR; M3 5EG; M6 5RY; L2 0XF; LS1 4AP; LS2 7UA;

NE12 9TR; NE98 1ZZ; PO15 5RR; S1 2DP; SW1A 2BQ; SW1A 2DY; SW1A 2EG; SW1A 2HB;

SW1A 2HQ; SW1P 4DF; SW1H 9NA; SW1P 4DR; S11 8;

OX11 0DF

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

Your training course

Professional economist (integrated degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Applied economic and data analysis: Rigorously analyse complex information and data, drawing on economics knowledge and applying it to questions of interest for the organisation, while being aware of the limitations of economic analysis and the available data. Demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of and effectively use appropriate statistical and spreadsheet software to deliver this analysis. Approach analysis as a practical problem solver: choose the appropriate approach from a range of economic and other analytical tools, use judgement where data is incomplete, consider the context, degree of uncertainty, time pressures, and the question that needs answering. Ensure analysis has impact: explain what is happening and why it matters, and propose solutions.
Communication: Clearly communicate economic concepts, analysis or advice, risks and uncertainty. Do this in both written and oral forms, to both specialists and non-specialists. Communicate with clarity and conciseness, tailoring communication to the audience to have the maximum impact. Demonstrate an ability to listen to, interpret and understand stakeholders’ needs, to ensure that economic analysis is answering a question that will address those needs.
Synthesise evidence: Use personal judgement in collating evidence from a wide range of sources, evaluating the relevance, quality and validity of research, and demonstrate an ability to distil this evidence so that it answers the question at hand.
Quality Assurance: Review and quality assure the analysis of others to ensure it is of high quality. Provide appropriate challenge to methods and results, and continually evaluate the quality of analysis to ensure that the organisation is producing robust economic analysis which can stand up to scrutiny.
Planning and Prioritisation: Work to tight deadlines and respond to changing priorities. Effectively plan and prioritise time and coordinate the input of others in order to meet deadlines, across multiple projects.
Team Working & Collaboration: Work effectively in teams and with others, maintaining effective, professional working relationship both internally and externally across organisations.

Your training plan

Professional economist (integrated degree)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C (Level 4))
Maths (grade B (Level 6))

Other in:

A level or Equivalent (grade Minimum 96 Points)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Eligibility ·You need to have the right to work in the UK. ·You need to have resided in the UK for at least the previous 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship. ·You need to meet the Civil Service Nationality Rules. ·We do not offer sponsorship for this programme. ·Please click here for more information Please read our FAQs page.

About this company

The Government Economic Service (GES) is the organisation running the recruitment scheme, however successful applicants will receive an offer of employment from a government department or organisation, not the GES. Email us at GESRRecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk The Government Economic Service is the professional body for economists in the Civil Service. We recruit student, graduate, and apprentice economists to work in over 50 Government departments across the UK. With over 3,400 members, we are the largest recruiter of economists in the country.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-government-economic-service-degree-level-apprenticesh (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The range of opportunities open to you through the GESDAP programme is huge - working in government departments responsible for things like finance, business, energy, justice, education, and the UK Space Agency

That means you will have the opportunity to make change better in the areas that really matter to the world you live in – working on issues like:

How government can support UK businesses to compete in a changing world
How government can support people to kickstart their lives after time in prison
How government can act to protect the environment
In government, great economics and great economists are contributing to the very biggest decisions that the country faces
The same is true in private sector businesses. Great economics, and great economists provide leaders with the analysis and advice they need to make the biggest decisions

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

GESRRecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290543.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Thursday 2 January)

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