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Government Economic Service

The Government Economic Service champions economics in government. We support our economists and promote the use of high-quality economic analysis in policymaking. The GES is committed to becoming a community of greater diversity and inclusion, and to the core values of the Civil Service: integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality.

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Working in the Government Economic Service

The Government Economic Service (GES) is a professional body for economists in the UK Civil Service, established in 1964. GES members are employed, paid or managed by their departments or agencies. The GES helps government make decisions based on high-quality analysis.

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“I loved the idea of being able to use my economics degree in real-world situations & to make a difference with what I had learned over my years at university. I thought working in Government would be a great opportunity to make a real difference to peoples’ lives, especially during the pandemic.”

Somerset Crosbie

GES Member and Government Economist

Blogs from our apprentices

Hear directly from our apprentices about their experiences with the Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship.

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Our routes into the profession

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Assistant Economist Graduate Scheme

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Degree Level Apprenticeship

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Fast Stream scheme

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Sandwich Student Placement Scheme

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Summer Scheme

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