Dame Angela McLean, Government Chief Scientific Adviser, explores how the Government Science and Engineering Profession is embedding scientific expertise across government to improve policymaking and public services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Modern Civil Service caught up with Amrit Chahal, one of the very first TechTrack apprentices. In this interview, we talk to him about his motivations, the TechTrack selection process and Amrit’s views on a modern digital government.
British Science Week 2025 marked the launch of an exciting new initiative, where primary school children across the UK were introduced to the world of humanoid robots.
