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Welcome to GDS

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The Government Digital Service is here to design and protect the user experience of digital government for everyone.

Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You’ll solve some of the nation’s highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need.

And as you make an impact, you’ll be supported by an inclusive workplace with world-class learning provision, and a flexible, hybrid approach you can shape around your needs.

We want GDS to be the best place for people to build their careers.

That’s reflected in our culture, benefits and shared values:

Impact

Our work across Government makes a difference to millions of people every day.

Flexibility

Part-time or compressed hours, hybrid working and more: work-life balance is a core value.

Expertise

With world-class learning provision and specialist training, we champion your development.

Learn more about working at GDS

Hear from our team

“I discovered my passion career here”

Mara Zimmerman, Associate Delivery Manager, found the inspiration and support to develop her career in digital at GDS.

The photo is of Natalie Jones, the Director of Digital Identity at GDS.

I love working at GDS, because our mission to deliver brilliant public services that work for everyone is really important.

The people who work at GDS all care deeply about the work we do, and take pride in the services we deliver. GDS also has a sense of fun and team spirit, which makes it a very enjoyable and supportive place to work.

Natalie Jones

Director, Digital Identity

What we do at GDS

We pride ourselves on building simple and accessible digital services that work for absolutely everyone in society.

If you’ve ever visited GOV.UK, or received a Covid vaccination text message on your phone, or applied for a passport online, you will have used some of our services. 

Learn about what we do

GOV.UK

GOV.UK is the online home of government information and services. It is an integral part of our national infrastructure, essential to living, studying and working in the UK. We want to make it quicker and easier for users to access what they need.

GOV.UK One Login

GOV.UK One Login is a new universal login that’s already making public services easier to access online for more than 3.8 million people. The system allows users to have just one account, one username, one password and one identity check to use Government services.

Platforms & Services

Platforms, products and tools designed to create great public services that are accessible, inclusive and easy to use. Examples include building ways for government to take payments, create forms or send text messages and emails.

Business and People

The teams that support and enable GDS to deliver our best work.

Our mission at GDS

If you want to know more about what we do, read the latest GDS strategy update for 2021 to 2024.

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How we promote diversity and inclusion

Find out what we do to make sure GDS has a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment.

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How to apply

Find out how to apply for a job in the Civil Service and get more information about the application process.

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