Join us at the Department for Transport
Very few things affect everyday life the same way that
transport does. It’s much more than getting from A to
B. It’s about enabling individuals to take part in
society. To make connections to work and leisure,
education and health, business and the wider world.
At the Department for Transport (DfT) we’re working to improve every kind of journey. We’re harnessing new technology to create safer, more sustainable transport. And, by creating better connections between people and places, we’re enabling greater growth opportunities for communities UK-wide. It all means that here, you are part of something very different and very special. Join us and make a difference.
Our Values
Our values are the standards and principles that we share, representing what is most important to us. They reflect the best of what we are now and what we aspire to be in the future.
- Bold
- Curious
- Collaborative
What you could be doing at DfT
There are plenty of exciting career opportunities to be had at the Department for Transport. We offer roles in a diverse range of professions, and you may be surprised at the types of jobs we have available at the department! Whatever your skillset, experience or background we’ve got a diverse range of positions on offer. We’d love to have you join our team.
Some of the roles available at Department for Transport include:
- Project and Programme Management
- Policy Advice and Development
- Communications
- Digital and IT
- Statistics
- Engineering
- Economics
- Transport Modelling
- Social Research
- Accountancy
- Law
- Human Resources
Our departments
Corporate Delivery Group
Decarbonisation, Technology and Strategy
Rail Services Delivery & Major Rail Projects groups
Public Transport and Local Group
Roads Transport Group
Aviation Maritime and Security Group
Benefits of working for DfT
We provide:
- A competitive salary with Reward schemes
- Excellent pension scheme options. Member contribution rates start at 4.60% and we as the employer will contribute at least 26.6% of your pensionable earnings
- Free health checks
- Flexible working patterns
- 25 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing by one day each year up to 30 days pro rata
- An opportunity to ‘buy’ more holiday entitlement
- Maternity, adoption and shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks statutory pay
- Access to MyLifestyle benefits package
- Fully supported to carry out your work – if you need training or equipment etc, we have a process to get it
Committed to your development
Learning and development is hugely important to us all. No matter how skilled or experienced we are, there is always more that we can learn. Within the department there are a huge range of learning opportunities on offer to help you to be the best that you can be and support you in continuing to develop.
We have a range of development programmes that have been designed to help build new, and develop existing management, leadership and personal effectiveness skills. You’ll get at least 5 days learning and development every year. We offer professional and people skills learning, plus specific internal programmes that combine formal and informal development.
Our learning and development focuses on:
Developing core skills
Providing opportunities to develop the wide range of skills that we all need to perform well in our roles, no matter what role that may be.
Building our professional capability
Once you join the Civil Service, you’ll become part of a profession. Your profession offers networking opportunities, career routes, training and development programmes and a real sense of belonging. There’s also scope to work in other professions. So whatever your passion, to specialise or try something new, there’s a path for you.
Leadership and management skills
Effective leadership and management skills are central to so many things we do in the Department, yet no matter what your level of line management experience it can sometimes be a daunting prospect. Whether you are looking to take on management responsibility for the first time, are new to management in DfT or are an experienced manager looking to further develop your skills there are opportunities for you to develop your leadership and management skills.
Diversity and inclusion
DfT’s diversity and inclusion strategy sets out our ambition to be one of the most inclusive departments in the Civil Service, supporting people to be themselves at work and actively supporting their well-being. Development opportunities are provided to help everyone understand how they can make a difference within their teams.
Different People, One Team
Diversity is key to ensuring everyone’s voices are heard when we make decisions and at DfT everyone is involved in creating an inclusive workplace. We actively promote a flexible approach to working whilst giving out staff opportunities to develop their skills and achieve their full potential.
Staff networks
Our award- winning staff networks provide a wide range of benefits that come from having a collective voice and have the power to achieve change. They help to build a sense of community and cohesion. We want our staff networks to be the best in the Civil Service and transport sector, and we want your voice to be heard.
Places for Growth: Driving growth across the UK
We’re building a more connected civil service – one that reflects the diverse needs of communities across the UK. By focusing on regional economic growth and tackling recruitment challenges outside London, we’re ensuring everyone feels their government takes care of their local areas, including, Leeds, Birmingham and Swansea!
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What our people say about working for DfT
Grant Springford, Comms
“I can honestly say no two days are the same here at DfT! It’s great to work in an environment where I can try new and creative ways to provide internal communications to staff.”
Peter Parr, Project Delivery
“For me, the ability to maintain a good work-life balance is one of the major selling points of working at DfT. With my line manager’s support, I switched to working a four-day week”
Akua Aidoo, Finance
“I will recommend DfT as an all-round department that offers diverse opportunities, career development and excellent staff engagement that maximises productivity.”