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Where you’ll work

Fast Streamers cannot choose their department, specific role, or location – you may be placed anywhere in England, Scotland and Wales.

Find out more about Civil Service locations

Fast Streamers are expected to be mobile and flexible – most Fast Streamers will need to relocate at least once during the programme. We will consider requests to work in specific locations based on personal circumstances, like caring responsibilities. But we cannot guarantee suitable posts will be available in every location.

More and more posts are available outside of the South East, and there are many opportunities available in different parts of Great Britain.

Relocation assistance

Relocation support of up to £2,000 is available for successful centrally managed Fast Stream candidates from their first posting. It may be paid on each occasion the Fast Streamer needs to temporarily move to be within reasonable travel distance of a post, whilst on one of the centrally managed Fast Stream schemes. Currently, this support is only available to the candidate once the Fast Streamer has started on the scheme.

Moving to a new place

Fast Streamers are supported by a range of networks and groups when they relocate for their postings. These include regional and social mobility networks.

There are lots of ways you can prepare to move home:

  • think about the type of area you want to live in and the commuting distance to work
  • go to the area a few times so you can experience the place at different times of day
  • try out the transport you will be using for your work and social life
  • find out if there is a local Facebook group for Fast Streamers

“Working in different areas, and understanding the needs of those different areas, is really beneficial when you’re working on government policy.”

Molly

Government Policy Fast Streamer

“I moved to Leeds where there was a Fast Stream Facebook Group. This was great and I linked up to other Fast Steamers through that. We would meet up after work and at weekends and explore Leeds together. ”

Rachel

Commercial Fast Streamer

Discover the Fast Stream schemes

There are 17 different schemes on the Fast Stream, each with high-quality, structured learning and a career path within a government profession.

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Understanding the process

Use this guidance to learn more about each stage of the application process so that you’re ready to apply when the application window opens.

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Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) has its own Graduate Management Programme.

Find out more about the NICS Graduate Management Programme.