A Modern Civil Service

What can Policy Profession membership do for your career?

As the second largest government profession, the Policy Profession is a strong community of policy makers, dedicated to sharing expertise and driving excellence.

The Government Statistical Service: Building strength in numbers

From healthcare policies to economic strategies, statistics inform every decision government makes. Meet the Government Statistical Service - a vibrant community of professionals who collect, analyse and communicate the data that guides our nation forward.

Welcome to the Operational Delivery Profession: Delivering excellence every day

300,000 civil servants work on the front line in operational and delivery roles. Sir Peter Schofield, Head of the Government Operational Delivery Profession, tells us more about his work.

Empowering innovation and citizen outcomes

The inclusion of grants as a recognised profession marks a significant milestone for the Grants Function — acknowledging the expertise and passion of our Grant-Making Community. 

32 ways to deliver the best outcomes for the public

With 32 cross-government professions now available, there are more pathways than ever for civil servants to access specialised learning, career guidance, and professional networks.

Supporting our line managers for a Civil Service that delivers

The Line Management Capability programme aims to develop people who can manage with confidence and empathy, enabling staff to perform at their best. Learn more about the line management development and capability products that support civil servants across government.

Occupational psychology — making work better for everyone

Ever wondered why some teams just click? Or how to find the right person for a job? What about creating a workplace that truly supports your well-being? That's where occupational psychology comes in.

Government Risk Profession – Being more productive and agile through better risk management

Effective risk management means taking smart, calculated risks to seize opportunities, improve outcomes and create lasting public value. The Government Risk Profession is at the heart of this, championing innovation, supporting confident decision-making and helping us all to be more productive and agile.

Join a profession: real stories of cross-government careers

As part of Join a profession, our new initiative designed to help civil servants find their professional home, we’ve asked colleagues to share their career highlights.