Civil Service Fast Stream

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf graduate recruitment programme
gptkbp:annualIntake over 1,000 candidates (varies by year)
gptkbp:application competitive selection
gptkbp:applicationDeadline typically October each year
gptkbp:assessmentCentreLocation gptkb:London
virtual (since 2020)
gptkbp:awards TargetJobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards
Times Top 100 Graduate Employer
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:diversityInitiatives gptkb:Disability_Confident_Scheme
Early Diversity Internship Programme
Summer Diversity Internship Programme
gptkbp:duration typically 3-4 years
gptkbp:eligibility UK nationals (some schemes open to EU/EEA/Swiss nationals)
gptkbp:employs graduates from all academic backgrounds
gptkbp:established 1960s
gptkbp:examplesOfSchemes gptkb:Diplomatic_Service
gptkb:Human_Resources
Finance
Commercial
Science and Engineering
Digital, Data and Technology
Generalist
Government Communication Service
Project Delivery
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:London
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Civil Service Fast Stream
gptkbp:leadershipDevelopment core focus
gptkbp:mediaCoverage gptkb:BBC_News
gptkb:The_Guardian
Civil Service World
gptkbp:motility placements across UK government departments
gptkbp:notableAlumni gptkb:Gus_O'Donnell
gptkb:Jeremy_Heywood
gptkb:Helen_MacNamara
gptkbp:numberOfSchemes over 15 specialist schemes
gptkbp:offers structured training
rotational placements
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:UK_Civil_Service
gptkbp:parentOrganization Cabinet Office
gptkbp:progression promotion to senior civil service roles
gptkbp:purpose recruit and develop future leaders for the UK Civil Service
gptkbp:salary starting salary around £28,000-£32,000 (varies by scheme and year)
gptkbp:securityClearance required for most schemes
gptkbp:selectionProcess assessment centre
final interview
online tests
gptkbp:supportsLanguage English
gptkbp:targetAudience graduates
final year students
gptkbp:website https://www.faststream.gov.uk/
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:UK_Cabinet_Office
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7